Coming soon: Much cooler temperatures with possibility of rain
This week could be the perfect time to plant for fall, winter
After ‘cool’ Labor Day, triple-digit heat returns to Sacramento
After unusual storm system, summer warmth returns
Below-average temperatures could prolong season for tomatoes, other summer vegetables
Settle in for some normal August warmth after temperature drop
After a record hot July, expect more triple digits (and hot August nights)
Make the most of cooler weather before another heat wave
Try to stay cool; relief is on its way
After record-setting heat, Sacramento gardeners may be getting a break
Remember to water; Sacramento could be in midst of record heat wave
July starts red hot; be prepared for record heat, high fire danger
Red Flag Warning signals dry conditions, high fire danger
June starts with blast of summer heat (and warm nights)
Plant now as month of May ends with warming trend .
Get ready for warm, sunny and breezy days ahead
Spring growth gets heat check as Sacramento hits 90-plus
Chilly storm throws another curve into spring weather
Sunshine follows April showers for a warm end to month
Enjoy the sunshine and get ready for summer crops
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Garden Checklist for week of Sept. 15
Make the most of the cool break this week – and get things done. Your garden needs you!
* Now is the time to plant for fall. The warm soil will get cool-season veggies off to a fast start.
* Keep harvesting tomatoes, peppers, squash, melons and eggplant.
* Compost annuals and vegetable crops that have finished producing.
* Cultivate and add compost to the soil to replenish its nutrients for fall and winter vegetables and flowers.
* Fertilize deciduous fruit trees.
* Plant onions, lettuce, peas, radishes, turnips, beets, carrots, bok choy, spinach and potatoes directly into the vegetable beds.
* Transplant cabbage, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower as well as lettuce seedlings.
* Sow seeds of California poppies, clarkia and African daisies.
* Transplant cool-weather annuals such as pansies, violas, fairy primroses, calendulas, stocks and snapdragons.
* Divide and replant bulbs, rhizomes and perennials.
* Dig up and divide daylilies as they complete their bloom cycle.
* Divide and transplant peonies that have become overcrowded. Replant with "eyes" about an inch below the soil surface.
* Late September is ideal for sowing a new lawn or re-seeding bare spots.
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