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Earwigs are one of the most recognizable insects in the garden because that distinctive pair of pincers at the tail end makes them hard to mistake. While their prominent pincers might look ferocious, earwigs aren't harmful to people. Earwigs can be a mixed blessing: they can seriously damage seedlings and…

Have you ever noticed or wondered about the small trees with dark magenta blossoms found in home yards, along streets, and in our foothills in March through April? You are seeing the Western Redbud tree. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree growing up to 23 feet tall. The showy flowers, described as similar…

Following the Bloomby Jim Bliss According to the weatherman, spring comes in the middle of March. But for those of us living in the Sierra Nevada mountains, spring depends more on altitude than on the time of year. For garden lovers this provides a great opportunity. Starting in February in the Central…

Kevin A. Kelsey,  UC Master Gardener of Napa County.  I am a recent graduate of Napa’s UC Master Gardener Program.  The class exposed us to lots of horticultural information and experiences so that we can provide home gardeners with guidance. It’s a daunting task.  As I considered the…