Quentyn Young, Manager of Fair Oaks Blvd. Nursery (and a Master Gardener) has tips for growing fruiting subtropical plants in our area, including Avocados. Also: summer houseplant care; Water Plants; controlling puncturevine.

"Growing Subtropicals; Water Plants; Houseplants"

Backyard gardeners throughout Northern California appreciate the advice of "Farmer Fred" Hoffman. Fred is a University of California certified lifetime Master Gardener and garden columnist. He is also a member of the Garden Writers Association of America.

Chili pepper expert Dave DeWitt on growing peppers. Seedsperson Renee Shepherd on carrot varieties. Brad Gates of Wild Boar Farms constructs an easy salad bowl garden. Prof. Debbie Flower on how to water. Robert Kourik explains how tree roots grow.

Chili peppers. Carrots. Easy salad bowl garden. How to water.

New to backyard chickens or beehives? Your flocks and swarms might want some winter warmth and food variations. Urban chicken consultant Cherie-Sintes Glover has the tips. Growing broccoli and
brussel sprouts. Warren Roberts takes us on a Dec. tour of the UC Davis Arboretum.

Winter protection for backyard poultry. Cold weather care tips for beehives.

Lori Ann Asmus, Emerald City Interior Landscape Services, has tips for decorating with holiday plants and wreathmaking ideas. Blackberry supports. What is a consulting arborist?

“Decorating with holiday plants” with Master Gardener Lori Ann Asmus

Late fall and winter is a great time to feed your soil. How? Steve Zien has the tips. Also, growing Swiss Chard. Unusual cool season vegetables. Upcoming garden events.

“Taking care of your chickens and bees in cold weather”

College horticulture professor Debbie Flower has tips for caring for your Christmas tree. Warren Roberts tells us about the history of the UC Davis Arboretum. The importance of barn owls. Upcoming garden events.

"Growing Subtropicals; Water Plants; Houseplants"

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