‘No Tricks, All Treats’ at this rose show
This Roald Dahl rose smells as good as it looks. See hundreds of blooms at the Mother Lode Rose Show. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Mother Lode event features roses in bloom, arrangements, photos and art...
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Cemetery guides share ‘Cream of the Crypt’
Take a guided tour of the Historic City Cemetery on Saturday while hearing the best stories of the residents. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Hear favorites stories pulled from Sacramento’s past When it comes to spine-tingling...
Dig In: Checklist for week of Sept. 22
Color alone does not indicate that a pumpkin is ready to be harvested. Wait until the outer shell hardens before picking. Use your thumbnail to test; it should dent but not puncture the pumpkin...
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...
Tips on smart shopping for fall planting
Two ‘Green Beauty’ boxwoods, same size pot, same size plant. But the one on the left will have an easier time getting established because the roots aren’t so matted as the one on the...