Category Archives: Spring

Spring Seed Starting 101 Part 2 of 2

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Anne

After seeds germinate, use a complete houseplant fertilizer at 1/2 strength to provide nutrients. Two weeks later, use the recommended fertilizer  rate on the fertilizer bottle. Over-fertilizing seedlings can easily damage and  kill plants, so follow directions carefully. Once seedlings … Continue reading →

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Potato Update!

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Anne

Do you remember the potato planting video from January? If not, check out this link for a quick review. The potatoes are doing really well, and aside from a frost that nipped at them slightly, the tops of the plants … Continue reading →

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Flowering Pears

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Anne

In late winter to early spring, the flowering pear absolutely bursts into the street tree scene. The white blooms are followed by shiny green foliage that stays on the tree until fall. Once fall arrives, the leaves turn shades of … Continue reading →

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The Cheerful Daffodil

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Anne

When it comes to images that represent spring, daffodils must be included! I discovered this cluster of flowers during a walk through the UC Davis Arboretum last weekend. The weather was sunny, leading me to believe spring had returned (as … Continue reading →

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