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Articles with keywords: irrigation

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

Sat, Jun 07, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 8

Expect rapid growth with warm summer-like weather

Sat, May 31, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 1

June starts with a welcome cool-down (but still warm).

Wed, May 28, 2025

How to prepare your garden for 100 degrees

Tips to help your plants cope with summer heat

Sat, May 24, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of May 25

After mild Memorial Day weekend, expect rapid warm-up

Tue, May 20, 2025

FIMBY: How to help tomatoes thrive on hot days

Favorite Sacramento crop loves heat but not triple digits

Wed, May 07, 2025

Got garden questions? Come to Open Garden

Watch master gardeners in action at three locations and learn

Tue, May 06, 2025

FIMBY: Maintain moisture for garden success

Mulch works magic – and get free mulch at upcoming event

Sat, May 03, 2025

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of May 4

This month, be ready for anything (especially heat)