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Sat, Mar 28, 2026

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of March 29

After spring heat wave, prepare for some long-awaited showers

Sat, Mar 21, 2026

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of March 22

OK, plant some tomatoes; March heat wave continues for another week

Fri, Mar 20, 2026

Spring heat wave may lead to early tomatoes

Soil temperature is warming rapidly with record March highs

Sat, Mar 14, 2026

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of March 15

Winter ending with record heat – but hold off on planting tomatoes

Sat, Feb 14, 2026

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Feb. 15

After dry Valentine’s Day, prepare for big (and cold) storm ahead

Tue, Jan 27, 2026

FIMBY: Lessons learned during a year of edible gardening

What can we do to be better gardeners? Some advice for the seasons ahead

Mon, Dec 22, 2025

Why do branches, trees fall during storms?

Expect to see dropped limbs and fallen trees as wet, windy storms continue

Sat, Dec 20, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 21

Sacramento trades fog for rain as winter starts with atmospheric river

Tue, Sep 09, 2025

FIMBY: How to get the most out of your pumpkin patch

Tips for producing perfect pumpkins for fall fun (and pies)

Sat, Aug 30, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 31

Labor Day weekend heat wave says goodbye to summer garden

Fri, Aug 29, 2025

Time to take care of your (valuable) shade trees

How to help trees thrive for decades to come

Tue, Aug 12, 2025

FIMBY: Grow food while saving water

Beans, melons, hard squash and even tomatoes can thrive on less irrigation

Sat, Aug 09, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 10

Triple-digit heat finally arrives, but it won’t last long

Fri, Aug 08, 2025

Prepare your garden for 100-plus degrees

Water deeply, mulch and keep an eye out for sunburn

Fri, Aug 01, 2025

Learn about growing avocados and other fruit at Harvest Day

Demonstration orchard, subtropical fruit presentation among highlights at huge garden event

Tue, Jul 15, 2025

FIMBY: Does this plant need water?

How to tell if wilting is normal and what to do about it

Fri, Jul 04, 2025

Do you have ripe tomatoes on the Fourth of July?

What could be wrong (or right) with this year's tomato crop

Sat, Jun 28, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 29

June ends on warm note, but July Fourth won’t be sizzling

Sat, Jun 21, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 22

Watch out for wind – and fire danger – during blustery first week of summer

Sat, Jun 14, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 15

Spring ends with warm days and a potential heat spike