Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Sept. 22
Fall gets off to a hot start; it’s time to plant for cool weather ahead
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Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Sept. 8
This week could be the perfect time to plant for fall, winter
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Sept. 8
Apple season is here! Be sure to pick up any fallen fruit and fertilize your deciduous fruit trees. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) This weather was made for gardening; time to get stuff done! Take advantage...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Sept. 6
Plants will appreciate a morning shower during this heat wave. Coneflowers especially will — they have rough leaves that easily collect dust and, lately, ash from wildfires. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) The heat is back...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Sept. 23
Divide your daylilies now for even more beautiful blooms next year. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Fall starts on a warm note in Sacramento; that’s great for planting Happy new season! When temperatures are still pushing...
Know the chill factor before you plant
Fuyu persimmons bear more fruit when there’s more chill. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Chill hours are a key to success for many fruit trees and shrubs It’s nature’s cue to take a nap. Lower temperatures...
Peony power: Divide now for more spring blooms
Peonies are beautiful, self-sufficient flowers. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Keys to success with this favorite flower One flower made me fall in love with gardening in Sacramento: The peony. As a Northern California transplant, I...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Sept. 2
Break out the seeds for fall vegetables, and don’t forget to plant California poppies, too. You’ll be glad you did. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) September starts a season of garden renewal; plant winter vegetables now A...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Sept. 15
Persimmons are ripening — be sure to pick up any that fall off the tree. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) Rain possible on Monday, then great weather to close out summer Change is in the air...