Happy New Year to all of you!  Enjoy this winter issue of the Curious Gardener and don't forget to take advantage of FREE research-based gardening advice at our Master Gardener HOTLINES in Placer (530-889-7388) and Nevada (530-273-0919) Counties.  You can also submit questions and attach a picture at either of our websites as well.

In this issue:

• Citrus "A-peel"
• Mistletoe:  More than a Kiss
• Growing Fern Indoors
• Decreasing Water Runoff
• Garden Myths:  Gravel in Planting Pots
• Hotline FAQs - Cover Crops
• Cockroach Trivia
• All-Star Highlight - Pigsqueak
• Botanical Latin column

Kevin Marini

UCCE Placer and Nevada Counties

Home Hort and Composting Educator

Master Gardener Programs Manager

530-889-7399 (Auburn ROTLINE)

530-273-4563 (Grass Valley)