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Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 30

A peach mummy hangs on a Babcock peach tree. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Watch out for ‘mummies’; good time to prune and spray peaches On this last December weekend, be on the lookout for mummies....

New Year’s resolutions for gardeners

At a plant sale, at the UC Davis Arboretum or elsewhere, it’s sooo easy to load up the cart with cool-looking plants. Resolve to buy from a plan so your purchases don’t languish in...

Ready for the rain?

Raindrops already were washing the leaves of this satsuma mandarin by mid-afternoon Tuesday. Much more rain is expected the next few days. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Make a late check before the storm really gets...

Find keys to winter garden success

Learn to grow your own lettuce and other cool-weather crops during free seminars Saturday at Green Acres. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) Learn about cool-weather vegetables at free seminars Make the most of our second growing...

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 20

Even if they’re still trying to bloom, start pruning your roses now. Strip off any remaining leaves, too. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Foggy nights and chilly mornings; welcome to winter in Sacramento! A new season...

Sac Antique Faire in new place, different day

Shoppers can find all kinds of fun containers, tools and other items for the garden at the relocated Sac Antique Faire. (Photo courtesy Sacramento Antique Faire) It’s in a new location and, this month,...