Heat arrives along with the State Fair, but cooldown is expected soon
Make most of cooler temperatures; heat is coming soon
June ends on warm note, but July Fourth won’t be sizzling
Watch out for wind – and fire danger – during blustery first week of summer
Spring ends with warm days and a potential heat spike
Expect rapid growth with warm summer-like weather
June starts with a welcome cool-down (but still warm).
After mild Memorial Day weekend, expect rapid warm-up
Alfalfa or clover hay can be a superior mulch, says longtime farmer and organic gardener
Gusty winds signal fire weather; more heat on the way
After early heat, some relief as weather cools
This month, be ready for anything (especially heat)
April showers bring May flowers – and fungal disease
Summer-like feel to post-Easter weather; remember to water new transplants
Wearing of the green? Make it a raincoat
Keep umbrella handy as one last winter storm rolls into NorCal
El Dorado County master gardeners offer workshop on gardening for bouquets and flower arrangements
Chance to dry out after a very soggy two weeks
Succession planting allows for a more consistent flow of home-grown food
More wintry weather on tap; be ready for frost and rain
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