Steve Zien of Living Resources Company talks about why late May is still a great time to start a warm season garden, and he tackles issues that are popping up in gardens throughout the area. Garden Grappler

Steve Zien of Living Resources Company talks about the impact of May's cooler weather and record rainfall on the garden in the upcoming months. Julia Oldfield of Big Oak Nursery in Elk Grove discusses container planting with annuals. Garden Grappler.

Horticultural consultant Debbie Flower answers the most pressing spring garden issues facing our area. Warren Roberts of the UCD Arboretum on May’s showiest plants. Garden Grappler.

Spring is Rose time in our area, usually putting on their best bloom of the year. But what are the problems with the bloom this year? Consulting Rosarian Debbie Arrington and Kathy Morrison of the Sacramento Digs Gardening blog page have some answers. Warren Roberts-UC Davis Arboretum. Garden Grappler

Official Tomato Planting Day is coming up April 28th. Don Shor from Redwood Barn Nursery has terrific tomato tips for all of us. Artist Christine Stein tells us about her “photina Prince” display in her front yard. Garden Grappler

The Plant Lady, Marlene Simon, talks about Garden Myths, houseplants, and more. Garden Grappler.

California native plants can be a good garden choice for dependable interest, water savings, as well as attracting beneficials and pollinators. Sacramento Master Gardener Pam Bone explains it all. Careers in horticulture and farming at Cosumnes River College. Garden Grappler

Do you have a sunny, narrow side yard? Then espaliered fruit trees might be the answer to your food-growing dilemma. Horticultural consultant Ed Lavio has tips for the easiest fruit trees to espalier. Garden Grappler. Mosquito control tips.

Quentyn Young, Master Gardner and Manager of Fair Oaks Blvd, Nursery, drops by to discuss unusual edibles to grow here during the spring and summer. Sacramento Agricultural Commissioner Juli Jesnen talks about the recent find of the Asian Citrus Psyllid here and what gardeners need to do. Garden Grappler.

Looking for spring blooming trees that won't overwhelm a small landscape? We talk with arborist Jeff Gravish of Boething Treeland Farms about good choices. Garden author Matt Mattus on planting unusual edibles, such as celtuce. Garden Grappler.