Sacramento’s July heat averaged 101 degrees
Relief from triple-digit temperatures coming this weekend, but smoky skies may linger
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Smoke and high heat? Watch out for ash, ozone damage
Triple-digit temperatures and smoky conditions can create high pollutant levels
Christmas camellias bloom early
Raindrops on camellias may not be a song lyric, but the sight is a delight after so many smoky days. Be sure to pick up fallen blooms. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Thanksgiving rain refreshes shrubs,...
Try this Thanksgiving teapot bouquet
A teapot makes a fun vase for this Thanksgiving centerpiece. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Easy and quick centerpiece starts with whimsical ‘vase’ This easy Thanksgiving centerpiece will fit your holiday table to a “tea.” Low...
Rain coming soon to clean air
We’ll all be relieved when the air quality map no longer looks this red. At least there’s no purple on it today. (Image courtesy sparetheair.com) Storms will help wash away smoke, ash Help is...
Help your garden cope with wildfire smoke
Ash and residue from wildfire smoke collects on rose leaves in Sacramento. Rinse it off to help plants cope. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Rinse off foliage to remove residue; wash veggies and fruit carefully When...
Fall rose care after a challenging summer
Autumn intensifies the Betty Boop rose’s red lipstick edge. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Too much sun and smoke scorched leaves of Queen Elizabeth. Roses love Sacramento weather in the fall. Except for that first flush...
‘Ash Wednesday’ follows nearby wildfires
Ash particles pepper an elephant ear leaf. Rinse off the debris. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Use a broom or hose to remove ash from the patio, not a leaf blower. It’s raining ash! After all...
Wildfire brings more ozone problems
These citrus leaves show ozone damage. (Photo courtesy UC IPM) Hot, smoky conditions create high pollutant levels Plants may be able to cope with wildfire smoke better than people. But ozone is another matter....