The Savvy Sage

Question: I want to plant a shade tree in my front yard. What do you recommend? Answer: Trees lend to yards and neighborhoods not only an element of beauty but just as importantly a cooling offset to the reflective heat created by the cement and concrete of sidewalks and streets. But they’re more than…

 Article by Denise Cottrell and Stephanie Myers - Gardening is often thought of as a solo undertaking, working by oneself, planting, tilling, raking, deadheading flowers, yet eight years ago, UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County were instrumental in creating The Winters Community Library Teaching…

 Article and photos by Peg Smith - March is such a wonderful month for gardeners, spring glory is erupting in brilliant blossoms and flowering bulbs. As we enjoy the bursting buds and blossoms, it is an ideal time to look forward to the summer bounty of vegetables and flowers. Time to start annual…

 Article by Sue Fitz - The bi-annual UC Master Gardener-Yolo plant sales at Woodland Community College (WCC), have been occurring for almost twenty years. Partially a fund raiser for the college and Master Gardeners, it also aims to be an inexpensive source of waterwise and pollinator friendly…

Article by Tanya Kucak - This year’s lineup for the tomato seedling sale includes nine new-to-the-sale varieties, two heirlooms from previous years, and twenty-five varieties carried over from last year.'Rosebud', 'Rosedale', and 'Texwine' were bred by Bill Jeffers in Indiana. He specializes in vigorous…