Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 22
Expect a very wet Christmas week; make most of breaks between storms
Tagged: solstice
Does winter solstice affect plants?
All these trees — crape myrtle, ornamental cherry and valley oak — will grow leaves again this spring, determining the sunlight and shade that any plants underneath receive. Observation is key when planting in...
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...
Garlic part of winter solstice tradition
To harvest garlic like this in late June, plant garlic now. (Photo courtesy Penn State University Cooperative Extension) Plant cloves on the shortest day for summer harvest Plant on the shortest day; harvest on the...
How plants react to longest day of the year
Chrysanthemums often are grown in greenhouses so they can be sold in bloom. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Some flowers need to count down to bloom time Happy first day of summer! The longest day of...