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Roses that can take Sacramento heat and still look good
Neon-yellow Shockwave easily handles Sacramento summer heat. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Some roses can take the heat better than others. I see proof of that all over my garden. This heat wave has been a...
This euphorbia puts thrill in fill
Diamond Mountain euphorbia has tiny winged flowers. It’s new from Proven Winners. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Euphorbia fills in beautifully between Supertunia and Angelonia. New plant introduction: Frilly but tough Diamond Mountain loves Sacramento heat...
Swallowtails, our first butterflies of spring
A Western tiger swallowtail butterfly enjoys the nectar from blooming lilacs. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) After overwintering, they come out when the temperatures rise Where did they come from? Swallowtail butterflies seemed to appear out...
Unexpected hail may cause crop damage
Strawberries show hail damage. The late winter storm that blew through Tuesday also affected blooms on ornamentals and fruit trees. (Photo courtesy UCCE master gardeners) After basking in spring-like warmth, our gardens got a...
No 2021 Camellia Show (but still get a button)
These camellia entries were all from the 2020 Camellia Show, the last big floral event in the region before the first COVID-19 lockdown. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) COVID-19 claimed another victim: The 2021 Sacramento Camellia...
What’s wrong with my roses? (Hint: Weird weather)
Unusual spring conditions prompt problems for Sacramento-area roses Botrytis freckles and browns the edges of a Pink Promise rose. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) May usually is the rosiest month in Sacramento. Warm, dry days coupled...
Get ready for a big chill!
Harvest ripe citrus ahead of a long period of frost. Icy citrus can turn to mush when the sun warms it. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Are you ready for a big chill? Sacramento is about...