From Forestland Steward, Winter 2007 newsletter, courtesy of California Forest Stewardship ProgramFrom The Curious Gardener, Summer 2007Trees die even in healthy forests; it’s part of the cycle of life. But if you notice large numbers of previously healthy trees with brown needles or other signs of disease…
Article and photos by Nicole Harrison, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Winter 2022 To a large degree trees are just biological organisms that progress through a predetermined life cycle, like us. They sprout and grow (infancy) and then enter a vigorous growth phase …
By Nicole Harrison, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Spring 2023 After the extreme weather of January, anyone with trees still standing probably felt lucky. The unfortunate truth is that many of the failures were likely predictable by a qualified consulting arborist…
Why are conifers dying?Across the state, but in the Sierra Nevada in particular, unprecedented numbers of trees have died on both public and private land. Many trees stressed from the four-year drought and overcrowding have succumbed to bark beetles. Aerial detection surveys done in 2016 showed that 102…
UC Davis Arboretum All-StarsDatabase searchable by plant characteristics, downloadable brochure, planting and care instructions, garden planting plans.https://arboretum.ucdavis.edu/arboretum-all-starsWater-wise Landscaping: Water Efficient Plants for the Sierra Foothills, Zone 7 A booklet produced by…
By Annette Wyrick, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Summer 2021 During the past year, we have been at home more and this has given us an opportunity to look at and use our gardens throughout the seasons. While the garden has…
Article and photos by Annette Wyrick, UC Master Gardeners of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Winter 2020Most gardeners have one trouble spot in the garden, and it is almost always in the shade. You may have tried planting different plants, but they just do not thrive. Let’s tackle these tricky garden…
Watering During Winter DroughtBy Trish Grenfell, UC Master Gardener of Placer County MasterQ: I never water my lawn and plants in the winter but am wondering what happens when we experience an unusual long dry spell like this December? A: Thank you for asking this question. For those of us who…
By Johanne Ryker, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyQ: How much and how often should I be watering my vegetable garden?A: Gardens in our area normally require some irrigation, especially in summer. Irrigation that is inadequate will cause a significant reduction in productivity. However, water…
Mary Gish, Nevada County Master GardenerFrom The Curious Gardener, Spring 2007Now that spring is here and the majority of the rainy season is over, your plants will have an increased need for water. The following check list is geared for a drip irrigation system that is designed to deliver water frequently…
