Spring plantings
Local garden groups nixed fundraisers during the pandemic, but still must tend to plants Nature didn’t take a time out. Plants continue to grow during…
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Bug invasion
Even without “murder hornets,” Sacramento gardeners need to watch out for destructive insects “Murder hornets” may be getting all the buzz, but two other menacing…
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…
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…
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…
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…