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Wed, Apr 26, 2023

UC Davis Arboretum hosts huge public plant sale

Hundreds of water-wise selections available; see them in bloom

Tue, Apr 25, 2023

Sacramento Orchid Show and Sale moves to new location

Spectacular tropical showcase set for Wyndham Hotel this weekend

Mon, Apr 24, 2023

Sacramento Rose Society hosts 75th annual show

See hundreds in bloom and learn more about roses

Sun, Apr 23, 2023

Enhance 'meh' strawberries for many uses

NEW! Roasting the fruit concentrates flavors

Sat, Apr 22, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of April 23

Spring warm-up means one thing: Time to plant tomatoes

Fri, Apr 21, 2023

ARC student plant sale returns Saturday

Find hundreds of annuals, vegetables and more, including some big bargains

Wed, Apr 19, 2023

Curtis Park Home and Garden Tour returns Saturday

After five-year hiatus, popular event features five historic homes

Tue, Apr 18, 2023

Celebrate Earth Day at Garden Faire in Roseville

Placer County master gardeners mark anniversary with workshops, speakers

Mon, Apr 17, 2023

River Park Garden Club hosts spring tour

Enjoy unique private Sacramento gardens plus plant and garden art sales

Sun, Apr 16, 2023

These easy orange scones are for citrus lovers

NEW Orange-raisin sour cream scones with orange-vanilla glaze

Sat, Apr 15, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of April 16

Warmer days are enticing for tomato planting

Fri, Apr 14, 2023

Happy National Gardening Day -- and Month!

April puts spotlight on America's growing pastime

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

It's a great time of year for plant sales

Weekend events range from Natomas to Orangevale to Placerville

Wed, Apr 12, 2023

Discover spring tranquility at Huei's Garden

Famous feng shui oasis in Davis hosts tour on Sunday

Tue, Apr 11, 2023

New cookbook: Taste Spring, Sacramento Digs Gardening style

Find our recipes for seasonal fruit and vegetables all in one place

Mon, Apr 10, 2023

Irises in the spotlight this weekend

'In the Garden' is theme for annual show and sale at Shepard Center

Mon, Apr 10, 2023

Taste Spring!

Delicious seasonal recipes from your garden.

Sun, Apr 09, 2023

Light and lemony, a potato salad for spring

NEW Celery adds crunch; mint lends an herbal note

Sat, Apr 08, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of April 9

Spring-like days finally arrive (but still too cold for happy tomatoes)

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Muffins and pumpkin

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Garden Checklist for week of Oct. 27

It's still great weather for gardening. Grab a sweater – and an umbrella, just in case – then get to work:

* October is the best month to plant trees, shrubs and perennials.

* Harvest pumpkins and winter squash.

* Pick apples and persimmons. Remember to pick up fallen fruit, too; it attracts pests.

* Clean up the summer vegetable garden and compost disease-free foliage.

* Dig up corms and tubers of gladioli, dahlias and tuberous begonias after the foliage dies. Clean and store in a cool, dry place.

* Treat azaleas, gardenias and camellias with chelated iron if leaves are yellowing between the veins.

* Now is the time to plant seeds for many flowers directly into the garden, including cornflower, nasturtium, nigella, poppy, portulaca, sweet pea and stock.

* Plant seeds for radishes, bok choy, mustard, spinach and peas.

* Plant garlic and onions.

* Set out cool-weather bedding plants, including calendula, pansy, snapdragon, primrose and viola.

* Reseed and feed the lawn. Work on bare spots.

Taste Spring! E-cookbook

Strawberries

Find our spring recipes here!

Taste Summer! E-cookbook

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Find our summer recipes here!

Taste Winter! E-cookbook

Lemon coconut pancakes

Find our winter recipes here!