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Sat, May 10, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of May 11

After early heat, some relief as weather cools

Tue, Apr 01, 2025

FIMBY: Don't be fooled by garden myths

Do some research; avoid subjecting your garden to these ideas

Tue, Mar 25, 2025

FIMBY: How to 'feed' your vegetables for healthy growth

Fertilizer tips: Understand what your plants need (and when)

Fri, Jan 10, 2025

Discover secrets of butterflies, beetles and more

Learn about fascinating insect world at Bohart Museum open house

Mon, Dec 30, 2024

Gray mold gives rose gardens winter blues

Fungal disease prompted by wet weather; tips for stopping its spread

Tue, Dec 17, 2024

How to combat ants when they come indoors

Skip pesticides and grab a soapy sponge (and caulk)

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Why grow a cover crop? Find out Saturday

Workshop held during Placer open garden; El Dorado and Yolo master gardeners also offer classes

Sat, Aug 10, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 11

Settle in for some normal August warmth after temperature drop

Fri, Aug 02, 2024

Gardeners can learn a lot at Harvest Day

From grape pruning to worm composting, hands-on 'mini-talks' provide wealth of information -- all free!

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Garden questions and answers down at The Farm

Master gardeners field queries from State Fair visitors

Wed, Jul 17, 2024

California’s worst weed loves heat and is growing fast

Don’t let bindweed overwhelm your garden; tips on how to cope with this invasive plant

Tue, Jul 16, 2024

See lots of little webs? Spider mites love heat

Tiny pests thrive during hot, dry, dusty conditions

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Heat wave effects: You know you're a gardener when ...

Early watering and extra worries define these hot days

Tue, Jul 02, 2024

Hungry grasshoppers invade Roseville neighborhoods -- what to do

Lincoln and Rancho Cordova also affected, and that's just the start

Mon, Jul 01, 2024

What red-hot July means for our gardens

Sacramento could hit 111 degrees this week; remember to water

Tue, Jun 11, 2024

Have you seen this bad bug? Call state hotline

After successful fight against Oriental fruit fly, Sacramento County now battles Japanese beetles, which were discovered in Carmichael.

Sat, May 18, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of May 19

Get ready for warm, sunny and breezy days ahead

Mon, Apr 22, 2024

Happy Earth Day! Garden with the planet in mind

Ways to cut down on plastics in your own landscape

Wed, Jan 31, 2024

Recent warm days wake up pesky mosquitoes

Control district sees spike in calls -- but winter storms this week will bring relief

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

How to fight snails and slugs before they eat everything

These slimy pests are particularly active after rain