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Articles with keywords: heat

Sat, Jun 15, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 16

Red Flag Warning signals dry conditions, high fire danger

Sat, Jun 01, 2024

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 2

June starts with blast of summer heat (and warm nights)

Fri, May 24, 2024

Summer is upon us -- do you have your tool kit?

Be prepared for quick fixes and managing garden info

Fri, May 17, 2024

Beat the heat: How mulch can save your garden

Layer of wood chips, straw or leaves helps plants cope with summer temperatures

Wed, Sep 13, 2023

Tomato harvest looks like bumper crop

2023 was a great tomato year for gardeners, farmers who planted later

Wed, Sep 06, 2023

What's wrong with this rose bush? A lesson in irrigation

Check drip system is working when plant shows sign of dehydration

Wed, Aug 30, 2023

Smoky skies serve as a reminder of fire danger

Red Flag Warning means be cautious; what Sacramento-area gardeners need to know

Sat, Aug 26, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 27

August ends on a warm note, but cooler days coming soon

Fri, Aug 25, 2023

Tomatoes won't ripen? Could be too much sun, heat

Triple-digit temperatures can keep tomatoes from turning full red, says Farmer Fred

Mon, Aug 21, 2023

Bumper or bummer? Tomato crops affected by weather swings

Heat spikes dried out flowers or caused plants to abort fruit

Sat, Aug 19, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 20

Some rain possible from unusual storm system, but not a deluge

Sat, Aug 12, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 13

More triple-digit heat coming soon; plan accordingly

Sat, Aug 05, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 6

Our yo-yo weather continues; watch out for signs of plant stress

Mon, Jul 31, 2023

Sacramento catches a break in hottest July on record

Weather roller-coaster continues; triple-digit temperatures return this weekend

Sun, Jul 23, 2023

Juice fresh tomatoes, then make Bloody Mary with a twist

Recipe: Cocktail features just-squeezed tomato juice

Sat, Jul 22, 2023

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of July 23

After record heat, some cool relief is on its way

Fri, Jul 21, 2023

Midsummer replacements: What to plant now

Several vegetables and flowers can be planted in late July (just remember to water)

Tue, Jul 18, 2023

Give trees extra water, TLC during summer heat

Easy irrigation method: Use a bucket with a hole in it

Mon, Jul 17, 2023

Record Sacramento heat brings outbreak of spider mites

Stay hydrated and give your plants a morning shower