Fresno Gardening Green

 Hyssop (Hyssopsus officinalis) is an Old World herb with a long history of medicinal and culinary use. Native to Southern Europe, the Middle East and Northern Africa, Hyssop is a perennial usually in the 18- to 24-inch range with small, glossy aromatic leaves and deep blue to violet flower spikes from…

“We can complain that roses have thorns or rejoice that thorn bushes have roses.” ~ Abraham LincolnTasksAvoid cutting lawns too severely because the resulting stress causes yellowing.Water citrus being careful not to overwater. Continuously wet soil in the upper few inches risks root rot.Hand pick hoplia…

 When UC Master Gardeners first envisioned a demonstration garden at McKinley and Winery avenues in Fresno more than 30 years ago, an area was set aside for Fresno County children to play and learn about growing plants. Today, when families and school groups walk into the area enclosed by a Chinese…

The garden is in full bloom. Cut flowers and harvest produce frequently to encourage repeated production of flowers and veggies. Pull weeds and hoe often.TasksWater and mow lawn. Set mower higher to shade out weeds and keep roots cool.Be cautious when applying sulfur to grapevines for mildew control. Damage…

My roses were glorious this past month. I hope yours were the same. I again seem to see fewer of the dreaded Hoplia beetles on them. Instead, this year, they decided to go after the pink flowers on my cacti! They certainly love the color pink. We should only have to put up with them for another month until…