Garden Notes

Cue in the tune of The Music Man singing Ya Got Trouble, Friend, either you're closing your eyes to a situation you do not wish to acknowledge, or you are not aware of the caliber of disaster indicated by the presence of pooling water in your yards and gardens.

TREE: Prunus persicus Redhaven peach'. If you want to have some top-quality large, sweet peaches from your back yard you will want to plant this variety. It is one of the most commonly planted backyard peaches because the fruit does not ripen all at once like most peach trees do.

Spring brings to mind light bright dishes and opens the gateway to some of the best in-season produce. So as you rely on some of your tried-and-true favorites, remember also, to be inspired to try something new! The crustless spinach quiche couldn't be easier.

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April Ideas ONE Check all of the sprinklers and drip lines to be sure they are working properly and not wasting water. There is a comprehensive spring tune-up guide for sprinklers in the 2010 April - June Master Gardener Newsletter which can be found at https://vms.ucanr.