Sacbee Garden

02/28/2020

If you haven't guessed by now, Scoopy the Gardener has retired. But he still has many friends who know about Sacramento-area gardening. Please check these out:

Sacramento Digs Gardening or sacdigsgardening.californialocal.com
UCCE Sacramento County Master Gardeners or sacmg.ucanr.edu (or the master gardener groups for Placer, Yolo or El Dorado counties)
Get Growing with Farmer Fred (FB page) or farmerfred.com
UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden

11/13/2019

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

09/14/2019

If you are looking for current gardening information, here's a good place to start:

https://sacdigsgardening.blogspot.com/2019/09/dig-in-garden-checklist-for-week-of_14.html

04/01/2019

Daffodil Hill closes again due to expected rain.

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

03/05/2019

Even after 95 years, the Sacramento Camellia Show held some surprises.

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

02/24/2019

More rain's due Monday. Plenty to be done outdoors before then.

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

02/02/2019

It's soggy out there, but spring is coming, gardeners! Here's a checklist for this week.

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

01/15/2019

It may be rainy now, but there still are chores to be done this week.

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

01/05/2019

Update: Even though a postponement was announced for the McKinley Park Prunathon, enough volunteers showed up that they pruned in the rain.
Note to rose fans: Pruning events are happening Saturday, Jan. 12, at Sacramento's Historic City Cemetery and at the Maidu Community Center in Roseville. Meanwhile, here are some garden chores to do between storms.

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

01/02/2019

Pruning shears ready? The 'Prunathon' is this weekend at McKinley Park.

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

12/28/2018

Looking for a volunteer opportunity? This is a great one:

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

12/23/2018

Indoor gardening is important, too, especially this week. Here's a list of garden chores for when you have a spare minute.

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

12/16/2018

It's going to be wet later today, but here are some chores you can do when it's dry that will give you a head start on January cleanup and pruning.

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

12/09/2018

It's gray today but you still can get some garden chores done. A bit of rain's due Monday morning, then a few more dry days will follow.

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

12/04/2018

No frost in the forecast the next few days, but it’s best to be prepared this month.

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

12/02/2018

Blue skies have returned, gardeners. Here's what you can do this week.

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

11/28/2018

Have you wondered why the trees are so beautiful around town this month? Here's the answer.

An arborist and the USDA offer explanations for why the Sacramento region’s trees may have appeared particularly vibrant in recent days. Warm, windless weather is the main reason.

11/24/2018

For gardeners looking for an excuse to get back outside.

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

11/18/2018

If the air is too icky outside, garden indoors! A Garden Checklist for Thanksgiving week:

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11/16/2018

Bad air quality cancels more outdoor events in Sacramento, in this case two tours at the Historic City Cemetery.
But the Mountain Mandarin Festival is indeed happening now in Auburn.

https://sacdigsgardening.blogspot.com/2018/11/mountain-mandarin-festival-will-go-on.html

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11/14/2018

Gardeners in the smoke/ash zone, take note:

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11/11/2018

If you still have tomato plants, they are probably shutting down due to the recent colder nights and the smoky skies. Here's what to do about it, and other garden chores for the week:

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11/08/2018

The Claw is coming! The Claw is coming!
Get those leaf piles ready.

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11/07/2018

Trees get aphids, too, not just roses. Our warm fall weather isn't helping.

11/05/2018

Missing the weekly checklist? Found it here:

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

11/02/2018

Ever been to Sacramento's Historic City Cemetery? It's a great place for garden lovers, especially if you love to take pictures. Special tour Saturday morning, and it's free!

A growing resource for the Sacramento region, with gardening tips, events and solutions.

10/28/2018

While this great fall weather lasts, tackle these garden chores.

Time to plant kale and other winter favorites. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Warm weather, warm soil great for transplanting By Debbie...

10/20/2018

Hope you’re getting ahead on your garden chores. What else is there to do? Here are some good reminders:

Granny Smith apples will keep longer off the tree than early-season varieties. (Photo: Debbie Arrington) Apple time tips: How to p...