The Savvy Sage

Forcing a bulb, tricking it into blooming without a cold period is popular during the winter as it will produce blooming flowers indoors during winter.

It's that time of year when Seville oranges, Citrus aurantium, can be found at local farmers markets, grocery stores, and in neighbors' backyards.

On a stormy day, I find nothing more cheering than looking out at my garden through a rain spattered window and seeing the colorful splash of a pot of primroses (Primula).

Although Master Gardeners know better, many people focus on summer gardening, especially of tomatoes in Yolo County. However, I find my winter garden at least as useful as my summer one. This is partly because of how I approach it. My vegetable garden is in raised beds, with one foot redwood sides.

The wind was rather wicked the other night and that's really saying the least. Boy, did it sure come through West Sacramento with gusts they say, up to 50 miles per hour! I felt as though I needed to be wearing a hard hat when battling the storm.