Fresno Gardening Green

Herbs, both culinary and ornamental, are generally well-suited to our hot, arid climate and they have become a major component of xeriscape and drought- and heat-tolerant landscapes here in the Central Valley. The northern portion of the Central San Joaquin Valley is classified as 'hot Mediterranean,'…

Irrigation Welcome to March! If you didn’t do this last month, it is time to check your irrigation. Make repairs if it is not working correctly. My garden is strictly on drip. Yes, I did go through every emitter to make sure it was an adequate size and working, and cleaned out the valves to make sure…

I walked into my yard one night a few years ago and came face to face with a bold and defiant Sceloporus occidentalis, or Western Fence Lizard. I couldn't have been more delighted.I remember as a child chasing lizards when I lived with my grandparents in the mountains above Oroville. Once, I caught one. I…

Herbs thrive in the San Joaquin Valley because of our climate. March is a great time for spring planting.TasksCheck drip systems, sprinklers and other irrigation systems for repair needs.Flush irrigation lines and inspect sprinkler valves for proper operation.Protect transplants from cutworms by putting a…

Take a drive along the Blossom Trail. March is the time to put winter’s planning into action as spring comes to the garden.TasksContinue fruit-tree spraying and spray fungicide on apple and cherry trees.Weed by hand-pulling, hoeing, or if there is no alternative, apply herbicide on a calm day so that spray…