FIMBY: Soggy soil and what to do about it
Walking on or digging in muddy soil affects its structure, can harm plants
Tagged: soil structure
Must-views on YouTube: Harvest Day speakers
In the Water Efficient Landscape at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, Karrie Reid talks about “Building Resilient Gardens.” (Screenshots from UCCE YouTube channel) I love Harvest Day. Each year I scramble to get to...
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...
Be prepared for soggy Christmas week
Pelargoniums, such as these scented geraniums, are among the types of plants that are vulnerable to cold rains. Begonias, succulents and true geraniums are others. Protect or move them before the storm hits. (Photo:...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 12
Rain will create pooling of water in container saucers, so be sure to remove the saucers before the storm hits. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Expect to get wet. After fretting over lack of winter rain,...
Healthy soils for healthy plants
These red wigglers are working hard, creating the best soil amendment. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) If your soil isn’t healthy, your plants will have a hard, perhaps even impossible growing life. The California Department of...