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These terms are important factors for choosing the right tree for the intended space, planting and training the tree, and managing the overall tree size and shape.
Winter is the perfect season to enjoy all the warmth and comfort of our favorite soups. Included in this issue are three soups that you can cozy up to. The Egg Roll Soup recipe brings together all the irresistible egg roll flavors we love. Clearly, it offers a great selection of topping options.
Weed of the season: Dandelion,Taraxacum officinale Chill weather slows down grass growth in our lawns and we can notice the bright yellow flowers of Taraxacum officinale, the common dandelion. In our mild climate, dandelions bloom nearly year-round.
Perennials: California Fuchsias (Zauschneria californica or Epilobium canum) (The name has been changed recently from Zauschneria to Epilobium, but either name will work when finding it with Google).
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.
In the first few months of the yearthat time between the hectic holiday season and busy spring gardeningI like to sit in a comfortable chair with a cup of something warm to drink next to a stack of good books.
Baby, it's cold outside! The winter, though mild when comparing the season with the rest of the country, further complicates life for those facing hunger, food scarcity, and food insecurity. For our community, the St. Joseph's-Jerry Roek Memorial Garden addresses hunger and food insecurity.
Moss. Friend or foe in the garden? It depends. Moss on a rooftop is not a welcome site for a homeowner. For some gardeners, moss is a delicate plant that provides serenity and beauty in a landscaped garden.
A few years ago our daughter gave us a few bottles of infused olive oils. They were really beautiful. Many of us love making and receiving a personal hand made gift. With this gift it provided me the opportunity to explore what can be used to infuse flavors into olive oil.
Vonny Barlow, former UC Cooperative Extension entomology and crop production advisor in Riverside County, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 9 from a massive heart attack after being transported to a Palm Springs hospital. He was 55.
