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Turn fallen leaves into garden gold
That’s not litter. Those leaves are the building blocks for an excellent compost pile — and they’re free for the raking. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) This last week of fall really lived up to its name:...
Incoming! Expect an avalanche of leaves
Fallen leaves make great mulch or compost, so put them to work in the garden. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Feel the chill? So do trees. According to the National Weather Service, Sacramento will see a...
Happy Earth Day! 5 easy ways to celebrate
It’s always nice to see a lady beetle at work in the garden. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) I like to think that the readers of this blog are planet-aware enough to already be using earth-friendly...
Sacramento Leaf Season brings avalanche of garden gold
Beautiful on the tree, but gold on the ground: Leaves are a gift to gardeners. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Don’t just rake and toss; fallen leaves make great mulch and compost In the City of...