Expert tips on pruning roses
This is the State Capitol World Peace Rose Garden in full bloom. To get those roses looking their best, founder and curator T.J. David starts pruning in mid-December. (Photo courtesy International World Peace Rose...
Tagged: winter gardening
Learn about fruit trees, other winter garden tasks
Fruit trees, like this budding peach tree, need attention in winter so they produce a good crop. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Two free classes offered in Davis this weekend Got plans for the three-day weekend?...
Tell your roses to take a break
Let rose hips form to cue your bush to take a nap. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) What to do when your roses won’t stop blooming and it’s time to prune It’s time to tell your...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Jan. 26
It’s still a good time to transplant violas — they’ll be a bright spot well into spring. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Between raindrops, finish winter pruning Time to bundle up and get to work. Weather...
Where’s Fred? Talking roses — and bargains
Fred Hoffman now devotes his time to his “Garden Basics” podcast. Hear him talk this week with Debbie Arrington about bare-root roses. (That’s one of Debbie’s prize-winning roses, Marilyn Monroe, below. Photo by Debbie...
Know when to pick the sweetest oranges
Navel oranges ripen first, in December or January in the Sacramento region. A taste test is the best way to tell if they are sweet and ready to pick. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Color alone...
Gather those gardening questions for Open Garden
An espaliered fruit tree overlooks the Berry Project area, with the pond and the Master Gardener information area beyond, during a pre-pandemic winter Open Garden. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Three hours of Open Garden at...
Eisley offers rose-care doubleheader
Learn more about rose care at Eisley Nursery. Free workshops offer hands-on advice for pruning, planting and more It’s not too late to prune your roses – or plant new ones. Saturday, Jan. 25,...
Learn basics of native plants
Lacy phacelia ( Phacelia tanacetifolia ) is among the California native plants that workshop attendees can learn about at Soil Born Farms. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Want to go native? Get a quick course for...
Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Jan. 19
Primroses planted now will brighten the winter garden and keep blooming into early spring. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Time to get your hands dirty in soft soil Get in the mood for spring; plant something!...