Don't be tempted to plant too soon! Don Shor of Redwood Barn Nursery in Davis drops by to discuss the right time to put in your warm-season vegetable garden. Also, we tackle the vexing topic of how to prune a crape myrtle tree. Warren Roberts of the UC Davis Arboretum on the early spring blooms at the Arboretum. American River College's Andrew Codd talks about the student-run plant sale Saturday, April 7.

Sacramento County Master Gardener - and vegetable expert - Gail Pothour offers tips for a successful vegetable garden. Author Joel Karsten talks about his new book, "Straw Bale Solutions." Don Smith, City fo Folsom Water Conservation Coordinator, has water-saving ideas. Upcoming garden events.

Sacramento County's original Master Gardener, Pam Bone, talks about plant problems that are human-caused, such as improper irrigation, over-fertilization and mechanical injuries. Master Gardener Gail Pothour tells us how to grow microgreens. Upcoming garden events.

Jeff Gravish of Boething Treeland Farms talks about spring flowering trees, privacy screens, and the best small tress for small yards. Author Maureen Gilmer talks about her new book, "The Colorful Dry Garden." Upcoming garden events.

Freezing temperatures, high winds, rain....and it's March! What's a Northern California gardener to do? What not to do? We have tips from the Sacramento Bee Garden writer Debbie Arrington. U.C. Davis Arboretum's Warren Roberts on the showy plants of March. Fair Oaks Horticulture Center events.

Plant consultant Debbie flower discusses garden tips for after a freeze. The Nutria is a 20 pound rodent that's invaded California's Delta, wetlands and levees, threatening aquatic life and levee integrity. How to identify and report the nutris.

Cherie Sintes-Glover of chickensforeggs.com offers tips for winter care of backyard chickens. Three long-blooming plants to attract pollinators and beneficial insects. Upcoming garden events. Protecting plants during a freeze.

Sacramento County Master Gardener Pam Bone says, "It's still winter!" She has better ideas for what to do in the garden now instead of plating warm season annuals. Warren Roberts - UC Davis Arboretum. Events at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center> Upcoming garden events.

Don't let this warmer that usual weather fool you: it's still winter. Before you plant your spring and summer garden - in late March or April - now is the time to take stock of the quality of your soil. Steve Zien of Living Resources Company offers tips on how to improve your soil before spring planting season begins. Upcoming garden events.

Bare root fruit tree season is here. How do you choose, plant and care for fruit and nut tress in our area? Phil Pursel of Dave Wilson Nursery explains it all. Ken Hodges - Hodges Nursery, Durham. Upcoming Garden Events.