Tagged: summer garden
Should this plant be pulled out now?
This Juliet tomato still is producing plenty of flowers. It’s surprisingly heat-resistant. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) The summer vegetable garden that looked so lovely, so full of potential in May is showing its age, ragged...
Hot and hazy skies affect harvest
Sunburned tomatoes are among the unfortunate effects of the current heat wave. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Sacramento already has experienced its hottest day ever in August. Now, we have smoky skies, too. What’s that doing...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 9
Keep those peppers and other summer veggies harvested to prompt the plants to keep producing. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Clear, sunny and hot — what would you expect during early August in Sacramento? That’s the...
Hot weather brings out spider mites, mosquitoes
Telltale webbing of spider mites covers this spirea. The cure? Water. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Watch out for sunburned plants, too Recent blazing hot weather has brought out heat-related pest and garden issues – while...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of July 12
Are you feeling as fried as these roses? We are, too. And these need to be deadheaded. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) Normal nights help gardens cope with heat Hot days, comfortable nights; that’s our weather...
Give squash flowers a hand
See the largest open squash flower on the right? That’s a female flower. All the flowers on the long stems are male. Fully open male blossoms work best for hand-pollinating. Best time to do...
Strange seedpods add spice to summer garden
“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!...
This crop starts with a jar of water and toothpicks
This Garnet sweet potato has plenty of leafy sprouts and pink roots. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Get going on your summer garden without getting your hands dirty. All these sprouts need is water, not soil....
Turn garden horror into Halloween fun
The Fremont Community Garden in midtown sports Halloween decorations during a contest last year. Use summer garden remains for your creepy decor. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Old vines, dried leaves, dead flowers become creative decorations...