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
Get busy during week of perfect fall weather
The weather's perfect for planting
Fall kicks off with sunny, summery days
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Garden Checklist for week of May 5
Survey your garden after the May 4 rainstorm. Heavy rain and gusty winds can break the neck of large flowers such as roses. Also:
* Keep an eye on new transplants or seedlings; they could take a pounding from the rain.
* Watch out for powdery mildew. Warmth following moist conditions can cause this fungal disease to “bloom,” too. If you see a leaf that looks like it’s dusted with powdered sugar, snip it off.
* After the storm, start setting out tomato transplants, but wait on the peppers and eggplants (they want warmer nights). Pinch off any flowers on new transplants to make them concentrate on establishing roots instead of setting premature fruit.
* Trim dead flowers but not leaves from spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils and tulips. Those leaves gather energy to create next year's flowers. Also, give the bulbs a fertilizer boost after bloom.
* Pinch chrysanthemums back to 12 inches for fall flowers. Cut old stems to the ground.
* Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and control weeds.
* From seed, plant beans, beets, cantaloupes, carrots, corn, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins, radishes and squash.
* Plant onion sets.
* In the flower garden, plant seeds for asters, cosmos, celosia, marigolds, salvia, sunflowers and zinnias. Transplant petunias, zinnias, geraniums and other summer bloomers.
* Plant perennials and dahlia tubers for summer bloom.
* Don’t wait; plant summer bulbs, such as gladiolus and tuberous begonias.
* Harvest cabbage, lettuce, peas and green onions.
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