Garden Notes

Before the recent pandemic began, one of our Herb Study meetings gave us an opportunity to create Pomanders to hang in our homes during the Christmas Season. We had so much fun and put 100's of cloves in quite a few oranges.

Question: What are some winter garden chores that we can do in the shop? Winters are not very severe here which makes for year-round gardening. We don't need to worry about snow, sleet, and frozen pipes.

California's seemingly endless drought has not been kind to local gardeners. As if water restrictions and golden lawns weren't bad enough, many gardeners had to bid a fond farewell to a favorite tree or two that just didn't get enough water.

January, February, and March Just four chores per month, one per week, to consider this wintery season. Hopefully, there are enough pleasant winter days to get them accomplished. January Ideas ONE Plant a bare root rose or fruit tree if there is room in the landscape.

For Janet Setser being the Garden Coordinator for the University of the Pacific's Robb Garden isn't just a job, it is a way of life.