The Water-Efficient Landscape is a key feature of the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) Note: This evening the UCCE master gardeners announced the cancellation of this Open Garden. Master gardeners plan precautions...
Berries, roses and annual flowers could use some fertilizer now. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) Warmth prompts rapid spring growth Will March finally give us some rain? Typically, March delivers about 2.75 inches of precipitation. We...
Spring-like weather brings out rapid new growth on roses. Watch out for aphids. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Unusually warm weather brings rapid growth Spring arrived really early. Our current stretch of warm, dry weather continues...
The go-to source for organic gardeners, Peaceful Valley sees boon in interest Before reopening to the public, Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply installed several precautions, including plastic protectors at its checkout counter. (Photo...
The Plant Foundry in Sacramento’s Oak Park neghborhood has continued to see demand for vegetables and all other edibles. (Photo courtesy The Plant Foundry) The Plant Foundry among nurseries seeing high demand for edible...
The Fremont Community Garden in Midtown Sacramento has a waiting list of more than 200 names. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Demand high for community plots; two new gardens coming soon A garden is like a...
A balanced fertilizer — this one is 4-4-4 — will give roses and other plants the nutrients they need this spring. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Feed your garden; it’s hungry Sunny and bright, this first...
Artichokes don’t stop growing during a shutdown. Community gardens such as Fremont in midtown Sacramento are staying open. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Gardeners can keep their plots growing during coronavirus crisis In the greater scheme...