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Among the many Arctostaphylos species, many are groundcovers as low as a few inches to as much as 1-2 ft. or more in height and spreading out in clumps up to 10 ft. wide.
By Rosemary McCreary, Sonoma County Master Gardener If youve ever wondered if spotted green cucumber beetles attack anything other than cucumbers, youre on the right track for finding a cause of damage to your string beans.
Bare-root trees have been excavated at a young age from growing fields and transported for sale without soil while they are dormant. Planting these young, leafless trees in winter has several advantages.
Olive trees conjure up images of ancient, twisted trunks and wind-swept Mediterranean hillsides. Mature trees add character and interest to many landscapes and are often chosen for character and fruit production.
By Ellyn Pelikan, Sonoma County Master Gardener Sometimes referred to as the Christmas or Lenten rose, hellebores are shining stars of the winter garden. Perennial members of the family Ranunculaceae, these tough, hardy, long-lived plants add much color to the drab winterscape.
Many varieties of figs grow readily in Sonoma County gardens, most have pink-toned flesh but skin colorpurple, brown, green, nearly yellow or whitevaries with different varieties. The attractive trees provide shade and an abundance of fruit when planted in the most suitable microclimate.
Pumpkins conjure up a nostalgic feeling for simpler days of growing crops on the farm and prompt families to tromp through acres of orange orbs in search of the perfect pumpkin.
Of the more than 2,000 varieties of apples found in the United States, not all are suited to California. Many, however, thrive in Sonoma County where there is enough winter chill to initiate flowering and fruiting, allowing gardeners to enjoy a wide range of colors and flavors to suit the palate.
