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Zoom in on the Kitchen Garden: Tomatoes, pests and more
Yolo master gardeners present an online and in-person chat Saturday
Rats! Hungry rodents attacking summer gardens
The damage on this tomato likely was the work of a rodent — probably a Norway rat. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) What’s eating my tomatoes? Often, it may be something you’d rather not think about...
To a nation of gardeners, some happy statistics
Grow a tomato, join the millions of Americans who love to garden. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) We are a nation of gardeners. More Americans are gardening recreationally now than at any time in our history....
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 28
Bees are back to buzzing with the cooler weather. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) Month ends with cooldown and ‘normal’ conditions The breeze is back and with it cooler weather. After five consecutive triple-digit days (including...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Aug. 2
Keep cherry tomatoes and others harvested to keep the plant producing. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) July really was hot; expect a normal August It wasn’t your imagination. If you thought this summer felt hotter than...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of June 21
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...
Has this happened in your garden?
This near-dead Sungold plant still has ripening tomatoes. (Photo courtesy Pauline Sakai) Tomato mystery: Sudden Sungold death What happened to this Sungold? Gardening issues can be a mystery; usually reliable varieties refuse to bear...