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Davis recognizes an asset, Sacramento garden clubs join forces Huei’s Garden now has new status along the city bike path in Davis. It’s officially a…
Read MoreDavis recognizes an asset, Sacramento garden clubs join forces Huei’s Garden now has new status along the city bike path in Davis. It’s officially a…
Read MoreIt’s a mixed bag for growers of heirloom varieties This was a tough summer in the Big Tomato. For many growers, Sacramento’s favorite crop struggled….
Native plants are good for animals and save water Do something for local wildlife. Plant a native. If you want to help Sacramento birds, bees…
Sacramento’s Woodlake neighborhood takes a bow for home tour Woodlake always was meant to be different. Its winding streets deliberately contrast with Sacramento’s logical straight-line…
Sacramento hosts national convention for popular plant For the first time in 41 years, Sacramento is the Begonia Capital. Begonia lovers from throughout the country…
Gardeners should mark these dates on their calendars Too early to think about Halloween? Not if you want to squeeze into Sacramento’s Historic City Cemetery…
Organic gardening pioneer says planning pays off When it comes to gardening, Robert Kourik sees value in being lazy. Take a step back, sit down…
Use mulch, not rocks, around lawn trees Rocks in a garden can be attractive. They can form paths or add accents. But rock mulch around…
A bee sanctuary at UC Davis faces funding crunch Honey bees aren’t the only ones at risk. So is their Yolo County haven. Officially named…
See for yourself at Harvest Day Set for Saturday at Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, Harvest Day is a chance to pick up a cornucopia of…
Midtown residents squeeze plants into tight spaces While gardening in Midtown, you never know what you’ll dig up. “These homes were built before they had…
Regional Water Authority hopes free moisture meters get customers to conserve How do you persuade people to save water when there isn’t a drought? That’s…
One place at the State Fair stays true to agricultural roots How does a kiwi grow? What do hops look like on the vine? Can…
American Flowers Week promotes locally grown For Amanda Kitaura, it started with a bag of dahlia tubers from Costco. “I’ve always loved flowers,” she said….
Sacramento has the sun and heat tomato plants crave. But how much is too much? Sacramento loves tomatoes. The feeling is mutual. Any Sacramentan with…
Huei Young’s backyard oasis in Davis is a labor of love Starting with a bare lot at a new home, Huei Young planted her paradise,…
Sacramento’s popular carnivorous plant show moves to Father’s Day weekend Who doesn’t love a flower that gobbles up bugs? That’s part of the allure of…