Tagged: winter planting

Mailbag: When should I plant a floribunda rose?

Daybreaker is among the floribunda roses that do well in Sacramento. (Photos: Debbie Arrington) Question: When should I plant floribunda roses? – Frankie R. A: Roses can be transplanted year round in California, but...

Easy-going rhubarb can be finicky in our climate

This is the goal: Fat red rhubarb stalks for sweet-tart creations. But Sacramento’s dry heat makes growing rhubarb difficult. (Photos: Kathy Morrison) Can rhubarb flourish in Sacramento? That’s a question I pondered in earnest...

Add some garlic to your garden now

Plant garlic now and you’ll have plenty to go with those summer tomatoes. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Is there room for garlic in your garden? If not, there should be! This easy-to-grow and flavorful crop...

Dig In: Garden checklist for week of Dec. 20

Even if they’re still trying to bloom, start pruning your roses now. Strip off any remaining leaves, too. (Photo: Kathy Morrison) Foggy nights and chilly mornings; welcome to winter in Sacramento! A new season...