Prepare to battle those fall bugs now
At the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center’s Herb Garden, the sweet alyssum was on its way out and now it’s gone. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Sweet alyssum produces a lovely cloud of white blossoms in any...
Tagged: cool-weather vegetables
When do you plant a fall vegetable garden?
It’s too hot to plant now but not too hot to plan a fall garden.
Dig In: Garden checklist for week Feb. 23
Spring-like weather brings out rapid new growth on roses. Watch out for aphids. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Unusually warm weather brings rapid growth Spring arrived really early. Our current stretch of warm, dry weather continues...
What can I plant in December?
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...
Get started on fall, winter garden
Cauliflower seeds can be started now, inside or in a protected place, for planting out in September. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Vegetable gardening doesn’t stop after summer in Sacramento or the Sierra foothills. Like most...
Crazy squash looks just like a football
Winter (mystery) squash looks challenging, but results are versatile and delicious
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Nov. 15
All those beautiful leaves will be on the ground soon. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Keep your umbrella handy! After showers this weekend, rain likely will be back soon. According to the National Weather Service ,...
View Harvest Day speakers’ videos now
Fred Hoffman talks about year-round gardening in a new Harvest Day 2021 video. (Screenshots from YouTube) Harvest Day 2021 already is underway! The Sacramento County UCCE master gardeners’ annual celebration is virtual again this...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Jan. 19
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!...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Oct. 18
Violas are great container plants. Add some fall color to your patio or front walk. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) Our Indian (or endless) summer continues with more dry and warm days in the high 80s...