Is this pumpkin ready to pick? The thumbnail test will tell. (Photo courtesy Petr Kratochvil) Help your pumpkins meet Halloween deadline October is prime pumpkin time, with gourds big and small nearing perfection. These...
October is prime time for planting in Sacramento Cheery violas can be planted now, as well as other cool-weather bedding annuals. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Feel that wonderful cool air? That’s October weather; warm enough...
Primroses planted now will brighten the winter garden and keep blooming into early spring. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Time to get your hands dirty in soft soil Get in the mood for spring; plant something!...
Grapevines can be pruned between now and March 1. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) This weather is normal; make the most of it Welcome to a typical January in Sacramento! It may seem cold and damp,...
This little peach tree has dropped all its leaves. It’s the ideal time to spray the tree to prevent peach leaf curl, plus prune it if needed. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Fog, showers and occasional...
Ornamental kale is a good choice for planting now. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Is it too late to plant a garden in Sacramento? It depends on what you’re planting. Like much of California, we can...
November mostly has been dry. Don’t forget to water newly sprouted or transplanted cool-season vegetables such as peas, above. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Clear and crisp: Expect almost perfect weather for these final days of...