FLIMBY: In praise of a pollinator magnet
Small-leaf salvias love our climate and produce abundant blooms
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Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 7
Zinnias brighten any landscape, and entice pollinators, too. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) After so many triple-digit days in July, the start of August actually feels on the cool side. According to the National Weather Service,...
Winter garden stars highlight arboretum tour
Majestic redwoods are part of the UC Davis Arboretum gardens. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Master gardeners lead Wednesday walk at UC Davis Winter is full of wonders at the UC Davis Arboretum. See for yourself...
See blooming beauties from Australia
This grevillea is among the many unusual plants in the UC Davis Arboretum’s Australia collection. (Photo courtesy UC Davis Arboretum) Arboretum tour highlights ‘Delights from Down Under’ Where will the next wave of water-wise...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Jan. 20
The Claw’s pickup season ends Jan. 27. (Photo courtesy City of Sacramento) Get pruning done before The Claw is gone Prune, prune, prune; that’s what tops Sacramento’s garden to-do list — especially if you...
This euphorbia puts thrill in fill
Diamond Mountain euphorbia has tiny winged flowers. It’s new from Proven Winners. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Euphorbia fills in beautifully between Supertunia and Angelonia. New plant introduction: Frilly but tough Diamond Mountain loves Sacramento heat...
With no in-person plant sales, UC Davis Arboretum nursery is very full
This is the scene at a typical UC Davis Arboretum spring plant sale, though not this year. However, the plants are still there and waiting for new homes. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Online sales with...
Green Acres hosts one-day plant extravaganza
Festival Burgundy Cordyline is among the water-wise plants to be featured at the Green Acres Elk Grove event. (Photo courtesy Green Acres Nursery & Supply) It’s got to be something special to get plant...