The Savvy Sage

 Article and photos (unless noted) by Peg SmithWalking around the garden the familiar mantra of ‘I tried but it died’ ran through my head and I realized I also have an additional mantra ‘that’s dead but not dead enough yet - I’ll keep trying.’ Often from aesthetic point of view, anything that looks …

  Article and photos by Peg SmithOne delight of travel is to explore regional gardens, large or small. I enjoy seeing other design ideas, plant selections (even if I can’t grow them in Yolo County), and different ecosystems. Recently, a couple of trips to Seattle led to exploring the Bellevue…

 Article by Mike KlukOriginally published in the Fall 2018 Yolo Gardener NewsletterThe recent five-year drought and the assurance we will see other drought years in the future encouraged a lot of people to install water catchment barrels. This is not a bad idea but in our Mediterranean climate, it…

This series provides answers to selected questions recently submitted to the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County Help Desk. Question: How much water should I give my deciduous landscape trees?Answer: The answer will vary by species and age of the tree, but there are guidelines that apply to most…

This series provides answers to selected questions recently submitted to the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County Help Desk. Question: My cantaloupe and green bean plants are being eaten down to the ground by a pest. Any suggestions on a pesticide to use?Answer: Before you can determine the best way to…