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Image caption: A rain garden allows runoff from paved areas and roofs to filter into the soil, recharging the groundwater.

Featured: Get free water; create a 'rain garden'

Thoughtful landscaping can channel more deep irrigation to trees, shrubs

Tue, Nov 12, 2024

Mum’s the word! Sacramento club celebrates 77th annual show

Spectacular chrysanthemums on display plus potted plants for sale

Mon, Nov 11, 2024

UC Davis Arboretum hosts fall clearance sale

One-acre nursery offers thousands of water-wise plants at bargain prices

Sun, Nov 10, 2024

Pumpkin enhances a classic cookie

New! Autumn spices and mix-ins boost the fall vibe

Sat, Nov 09, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Nov. 10

Week starts soggy as Sacramento settles into fall weather pattern

Fri, Nov 08, 2024

Learn how to identify Sacramento trees — and see some, too

Sacramento Tree Foundation offers ‘Tree Identification’ workshop, walking tour

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

Oranges, other fruit splitting? Weather's partly to blame

Environmental factors combine to cause the ripening fruit to burst

Wed, Nov 06, 2024

Find unique gifts at Art to Wear show and sale

SCTA hosts huge event at Shepard Center including daily fashion shows

Tue, Nov 05, 2024

Prepare for leaf avalanche; high winds on the way

Sacramento Valley can expect gusts up to 50 mph, says weather service

Mon, Nov 04, 2024

Bonsai 101: Learn basics in new workshop

Find out how to transform houseplants into living art at Green Acres in Elk Grove

Sun, Nov 03, 2024

Pumpkin spice season deserves a hearty breakfast

New! Spiced pumpkin pancakes make use of favorite fall flavors

Sat, Nov 02, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Nov. 3

November starts with typical fall weather – mild

Fri, Nov 01, 2024

Autumn weather (and leaf season) finally are here

Garden forecast: November starts with real rain, then more warm days

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Ramble through a native plant garden this Sunday

Visit CNPS Garden Ambassador's 1-acre site; registration required

Wed, Oct 30, 2024

Giant pumpkin season weighs in with tons of winners

Half Moon Bay champion wins by a margin of just 6 pounds

Tue, Oct 29, 2024

How to grow new plants (without sex)

Master gardeners offer free workshop on 'Asexual Propagation'

Mon, Oct 28, 2024

Attention, holiday shoppers: The Secret Garden hosts big reveal

Elk Grove destination garden shop to hold annual open house

Sun, Oct 27, 2024

Spice up a fall meal with these roasted potatoes

New! Dijon, horseradish and more provide the kick

Sat, Oct 26, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Oct. 27

Last days of October may get a little damp

Fri, Oct 25, 2024

Two icons join forces as Peaceful Valley buys Annie's Annuals

Organic nursery giant steps in to save another beloved NorCal seed and plant source.

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

Plant sale Friday benefits great cause at school

Proceeds support Garden Community program at A. Warren McClaskey Adult School

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Garden Checklist for week of Nov. 10

Make the most of gaps between raindrops this week and get stuff done:

* Rake and compost leaves, but dispose of any diseased plant material. For example, if peach and nectarine trees showed signs of leaf curl this year, clean up under trees and dispose of those leaves instead of composting.

* Give your azaleas, gardenias and camellias a boost with chelated iron.

* For larger blooms, pinch off some camellia buds.

* After they bloom, chrysanthemums should be trimmed to 6 to 8 inches above the ground. If in pots, keep the mums in their containers until next spring. Then, they can be planted in the ground, if desired, or repotted.

* Prune non-flowering trees and shrubs while dormant.

* Pull faded annuals and vegetables.

* Prune dead or broken branches from trees.

* Keep planting bulbs to spread out your spring bloom. Some possible suggestions: daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, tulips, anemones and scillas.

* This is also a good time to seed wildflowers and plant such spring bloomers as sweet pea, sweet alyssum and bachelor buttons.

* Now is the best time to plant most trees and shrubs. This gives them plenty of time for root development before spring growth. They also benefit from fall and winter rains.

* Set out cool-weather annuals such as pansies and snapdragons.

* Lettuce, cabbage and broccoli also can be planted now.

* Plant garlic and onions.

Taste Spring! E-cookbook

Strawberries

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Taste Summer! E-cookbook

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Taste Winter! E-cookbook

Lemon coconut pancakes

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