Drought and mosquitoes
As the weather warms, it’s time to think again about conserving water and controlling pests The weather is getting warmer and the days longer, luring…
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A thorny situation
City chops down climbing roses at Sacramento’s historic cemetery Sacramento’s historic City Cemetery and its world-famous rose garden continue to be a prickly subject. This…
Spring flowers
Easter is the first flower-filled event of spring pruned by coronavirus. Florists are in challenging times. Traditionally, this is a big week for florists. In…
Garden tour goes virtual
Instead of canceling during coronavirus, Native Plant Society will host online Gardens Gone Native is going virtual. Instead of canceling this popular Sacramento-area garden tour…
Hungry for takeout?
How does some takeout sound right now? Restaurants throughout Sacramento and across the nation hope that idea spurs home-bound diners to order in tonight during…
And they’re off
Cal Expo harness racing is happening during coronavirus crisis, for gamblers, not live fans UPDATE: On April 1, less than two hours before the first…
Gardening is ‘essential’
Local nurseries and community gardens are staying open during stay at home order In the greater scheme of our new normal, gardening is “essential.” During…
Coronavirus cancellation
Big spring Flower and Garden Show put off by pandemic worries It’s not only vacation travel, sporting events and music festivals that have felt the…
A successful transplant
Sutter Memorial Hospital’s famous camellia has a new home This successful double transplant represents a Camellia City milestone. Back safely in the ground, the oldest…
Spring flowers
It’s time for Sacramento camellia contest, but how many entries? After an unusually warm February, Julie Vierra is understandably nervous. Will Sacramento’s famous camellias still…
Garden geek
Former dancer now inspires organic gardeners Christy Wilhelmi is proud to be a garden geek. Her popular website and blog, Gardenerd.com, has become a must-read…
Drought worries
February has been bone dry, but it’s too early to turn on the sprinklers How about this weather? Unusually warm and dry temperatures may make…
Bay area transplant
The San Francisco Flower and Garden Show is moving to Sacramento Editor’s note: This year’s show has been canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. What…
Our bounty of citrus
Sacramento’s oranges are nearing peak ripeness They line the streets leading to the state Capitol. Neighborhoods are named in their honor. In February, they seem…
Friends in charge
East Sac nonprofit poised to run city’s Shepard Garden and Arts Center Sacramento’s official clubhouse may be getting a change of management. The city-owned Shepard…
The Big Show
Northern California Home & Landscape Expo has something for everyone A lot has changed in the quarter century since the Northern California Home & Landscape…
Old is new again
New seeds and plants for 2020 are twists on past favorites We want bigger tomatoes, smaller pumpkins and old-fashioned flowers in modern hues. But a…