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Sat, Dec 28, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 29

Pruning season arrives after another soggy weekend

Fri, Dec 27, 2024

Tomato report card: What to plant in 2025

Weird weather did produce some winners (and a few winter tomatoes)

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

Pick oranges now or wait? Here's how to know

Taste-test the fruit -- every year can be slightly different

Wed, Dec 25, 2024

Recycle your Christmas tree into a garden gift

Where to mulch your tree for free in Sacramento and Yolo counties

Tue, Dec 24, 2024

Volunteers needed for Sacramento's most romantic spot

Learn pruning while helping McKinley Park rose garden at two January events

Mon, Dec 23, 2024

How to care for moth orchids

Popular gift plant is easy to love (remember to add ice)

Sun, Dec 22, 2024

Put a lemony, seasonal twist on red and green coleslaw

New! Brussels sprouts-apple slaw with pomegranate, pistachios and Meyer lemon dressing

Sat, Dec 21, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 22

Expect a very wet Christmas week; make most of breaks between storms

Fri, Dec 20, 2024

Volunteers needed for UC Davis Arboretum

Sign up now to help world-famous public gardens, learn new skills

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Need a last-minute gardening gift?

Calendars, clothes pins and memberships are top suggestions

Wed, Dec 18, 2024

Sacramento rain adds up to healthy totals

Downtown has received more than 18 inches so far in 2024 -- with more on the way

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

How to combat ants when they come indoors

Skip pesticides and grab a soapy sponge (and caulk)

Mon, Dec 16, 2024

How to cope with soggy soil

Wet weather can cause issues for gardeners with water-logged landscapes

Sun, Dec 15, 2024

Pomegranate jelly-filled cookies show off seasonal red

Classic! These thumbprints are a twist on a traditional favorite

Sat, Dec 14, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 15

Clean up after the latest deluge – there's more rain on the way

Fri, Dec 13, 2024

Learn about terrariums, felting at The Secret Garden

Elk Grove garden store offers several creative classes

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Everything starts with soil health

Winter is ideal for planning to improve what's underfoot

Wed, Dec 11, 2024

Pink poinsettias prove pretty popular

No matter the color, how to help your Christmas plants look their best

Tue, Dec 10, 2024

Can I prune my roses now?

Tips for winter rose care start with sharp shears

Mon, Dec 09, 2024

A Tony Hawk oak? Tree planting at skatepark comes with a twist

Sacramento Tree Foundation welcomes volunteers of all ages for Folsom event

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Garden Checklist for week of March 16

Make the most of dry breaks between showers. Your garden is in high-growth mode.

* Pull weeds now! Don’t let them get started. Take a hoe and whack them as soon as they sprout.

* Prepare vegetable beds. Spade in compost and other amendments.

* Prune and fertilize spring-flowering shrubs after bloom.

* Feed camellias at the end of their bloom cycle. Pick up browned and fallen flowers to help corral blossom blight.

* Feed citrus trees, which are now in bloom and setting fruit. To prevent sunburn and borer problems on young trees, paint the exposed portion of the trunk with diluted white latex (water-based) interior paint. Dilute the paint with an equal amount of cold water before application.

* Feed roses with a balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10, the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium available in that product).

* Prune and fertilize spring-flowering shrubs and trees after they bloom. Try using well-composted manure, spread 1-inch-thick under the tree (but avoid piling it up around the trunk). This serves as both fertilizer and mulch, retaining moisture while cutting down on weeds.

* Cut back and fertilize perennial herbs to encourage new growth.

* In the vegetable garden, transplant lettuce and cole family plants, such as cauliflower, broccoli, collards and kale.

* Seed chard and beets directly into the ground. (To speed germination, soak beet seeds overnight in room-temperature water before planting.)

* Before the mercury starts inching upward, this is your last chance to plant such annuals as pansies, violas and primroses.

* Plant summer bulbs, including gladiolus, tuberous begonias and callas. Also plant dahlia tubers.

* Shop for perennials. Many varieties are available in local nurseries and at plant events. They can be transplanted now while the weather remains relatively cool.

Taste Spring! E-cookbook

Strawberries

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Taste Fall! E-cookbook

Muffins and pumpkin

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