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This week in the garden: April 5 - 11
There is much beauty in the late spring gardens of the central San Joaquin Valley. Tasks Sometimes gardeners need to accept a small amount of pest damage to plants. Instead of trying to kill insects, learn which ones are beneficial and protect them...
Companion planting is a proven sustainable strategy in home gardens
The internet is often the primary and first source of gardening advice for many home gardeners. Much of the gardening information on the internet is anecdotal, based on traditional practices or just plain mythological. Two of the most popular subjects...
This week in the garden: March 29 - April 4
Late March or early April is the end of the spring planting season; roots need to become established before the summer heat. Tasks Watch for powdery mildew on susceptible plants. Rotate the fungicide used since the fungus may develop resistance. If...
This week in the garden: March 22 - 28
As spring unfolds, take time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece” ~ Claude Monet Tasks Compost weed-free grass clippings and other thorn and disease-free garden waste. Better yet, start a...
Spring Garden Tour a trip down memory lane for one Master Gardener
When Master Gardener Barbara Vartan learned a historical two-story home on Carmen Street in Fresno was part of the 2024 Spring Garden Tour, she knew where she wanted to volunteer. The 102-year-old home in the heart of the Wilson Historical Tract was...