Bright flowers are drought-tolerant sun lovers
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)
Summer arrives early as June starts with a warming trend
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
Find bargains on water-wise plants, natives and succulents
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
After brief cool-down, spring gardening kicks into high gear.
Give the garden some little bursts of color
Several gardening fundraisers this weekend, starting Friday
Find California natives and water-wise beauties
Yolo master gardeners hold first of two Saturday events
After spring heat wave, prepare for some long-awaited showers
Winter ending with record heat – but hold off on planting tomatoes
Therapy dogs will be special guests at Saturday event
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