Expect a soggy end to winter and start of spring
March arrives with more cold, damp weather
February ends on a wet and windy note
Chilly forecast a reminder: It’s still winter
February looks normal (so far); chilly and a little damp
Frost reminds us: It’s still winter
Chilly nights follow clear days; watch for frost
After so much rain, our gardens gets a chance to dry out
New year starts out soggy (or worse)
Expect a wet finale to 2022 with widespread rain
Pre-Christmas week looks chilly but dry
Be prepared for lots of rain, wind and frost
December gets off to a welcome soggy start
After sunny days, change is in the air; rain's due Thursday
Frost could be in the forecast. Make the most of clear days in the garden.
Make the most of soft ground and clear skies
Rainy conditions expected to be followed by cold nights
Expect perfect weather this Halloween weekend, but change is on the way -- and (maybe) some rain!
Cooler weather also brings gusty winds to Northern California
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For week of March 19:
Spring will start a bit soggy, but there’s still plenty to do between showers:
* Fertilize roses, annual flowers and berries as spring growth begins to appear.
* Watch out for aphids. Wash off plants with strong blast from the hose.
* Pull weeds now! Don’t let them get started. Take a hoe and whack them as soon as they sprout.
* Prepare summer 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 fight blossom blight.
* Feed citrus trees as they start to blossom.
* Cut back and fertilize perennial herbs to encourage new growth.
* Seed and renovate the lawn (if you still have one). Feed cool-season grasses such as bent, blue, rye and fescue with a slow-release fertilizer. Check the irrigation system and perform maintenance. Make sure sprinkler heads are turned toward the lawn, not the sidewalk.
* In the vegetable garden, transplant lettuce and kale.
* Seed chard and beets directly into the ground.
* 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.
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