Fresno Gardening Green

 Five years ago, longtime Master Gardener Margie Reisz was walking on a sidewalk in her west Fresno backyard when she saw an excessively long worm with two distinctive dark chocolate brown stripes along its length.“I took a picture and sent it to my husband, and he identified it,” Reisz said. “It wasn’t…

A devoted gardener would rather give or receive tools, plants, or a unique garden treasure than gold, diamonds, or pearls.TasksMonitor ground moisture, especially in beds and under eaves and patios.Store unused fertilizers and pesticides in a dry place.Dig and divide overcrowded dahlia tubers and store in a…

Create a visual feast with pomegranates, miniature pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, fall flowers and herbs from your garden.TasksThe tuberous roots of sweet potatoes will be ruined if the foliage is damaged by frost. Harvest before freezing temperatures kill the vines.Use fall leaves as mulch.This is the…

The foothills on the eastern side of the San Joaquin Valley are among the most fire-prone in the state. Fresno, Tulare, Madera, Mariposa and Merced counties all contain foothill areas designated by the California Public Utilities Commission as “Tier 1 Extreme high fire threat.”To help address the fire threat…

Trees in containers are becoming increasingly popular additions to small patios, terraces and garden spaces. They add a focal point with color and texture, create privacy and designate boundaries as well as disguise your neighbor’s ugly fence.  Trees in containers can live for years in…