How to get involved in nationwide salute to bees, butterflies, birds and more
Summer starts warm – with threat of fire danger
Easy-care perennial thrives where other plants struggle
Be prepared for hot days by gardening early
Echinacea flowers draw bees, butterflies and eventually birds
Gusty winds will cool down June (but not for long)
Assistance League Sierra Foothills hosts 16th annual fundraising tour
This fast-growing annual makes a big impact in the garden and in the vase
Summer arrives early as June starts with a warming trend
What to do about ‘blind shoots,’ a result of weird weather
Easy to grow, these annuals love our weather
Sacramento settles into familiar (and windy) weather pattern
Popular perennial needs good drainage, plenty of sun and well-timed support
Strong winds bring out Red Flag Warning
Free registration for native plant garden tour; also special author talk and book signing May 21
Both are great plants for Sacramento-area gardens
Heat alert: Hottest days of 2026 (so far) coming soon
Sacramento County master gardeners hold Open Garden Day
Sacramento Chrysanthemum Society hosts annual cutting sale and offers advice.
After brief cool-down, spring gardening kicks into high gear.
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