Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Nov. 27
After sunny days, change is in the air; rain’s due Thursday
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Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 28
This zucchini plant is well past its peak, and has quite a bit of spider mite damage, so it’s due to be removed. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Breezy conditions bring some temperature relief What a...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 21
Yes, it’ll continue to be warm and sunny this week, but the “dangerous” heat wave is waning. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) After dangerous heat, Sacramento may finally be getting a break It’s Sacramento, it’s August,...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 14
Harvest peppers to keep the plants producing. These Gypsy peppers grow at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. Notice the thick straw mulch that conserves soil moisture. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) The heat is back on!...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of July 17
Bees are important pollinators of melons, above, and squash, but they are likely to be less active in hot weather, so give your plants a hand with pollination. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Hot: That’s the...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of July 3
Sunflowers brighten up any landscape — and attract bees, too. There’s still time to plant some for summer color. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Steady onshore breezes get July off to a cool start. Compared to last...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 26
Tomatoes are developing rapidly in this hot weather. Temperatures should drop a bit as the week continues. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) This must be tomato weather; with hot days and warm nights, vines are growing...