Plant seeds now and grow your own pumpkin patch. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) Midsummer possibilities: Corn, pumpkins, winter squash Happy July! Usually this month ushers in a whirlwind of summer activities including the State Fair....
Sunflowers are bustin’ out all over, but there’s still time to plant them from seed. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Summer starts with a heat wave; get ready for more Welcome to summer in Sacramento! To...
“Persian Jewels” variety of Love-in-a-Mist includes several pink and purples variations. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Love-in-a-Mist produces pretty flowers and a bonus Are those pod people in my plot? Space aliens have invaded my garden!...
Lemon Queen sunflowers are a favorite for attracting bees. Sunflowers can be planted now for summer cheer. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Sunflower planting time is here Add smiles – and more bees – to your...
This red and white dahlia is perfect for Cinco de Mayo. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Mexico’s national flower beloved around the world Mexico has given gardeners many of their favorite plants, from agaves to tomatoes....
Dreaming of tomatoes? The Elk Grove Community Garden sale includes starts for tomatoes and many other vegetables. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) This weekend is just stuffed with plant sales. A few more showed up on...
Sunflowers are easy to grow in summer — and the bees love them. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Make the most of a weekend in the 80s. More heat is on the way. According to the...
Coneflowers come in more colors than the usual purple, and can give the summer garden some bright accents. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) After a broiling start to June, we’re headed into an extra mild week...
Orange blossoms are a good reminder to fertilize citrus trees now to help set fruit. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) After record heat a week ago, April wraps up with a rapid cooldown – and a...
These mammoth sunflowers at the Fremont Community Garden are over 8 feet tall and will require a ladder to bag the heads. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Save the seed with these easy tips Bees love...