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Video library of gardening topics. Our program is still "open for business" to answer your gardening and pest management questions. Snap a pic of your problem plant or mystery bug and email it to the Help Desk: mgsacramento@ucanr.edu |
April Horticulture Center Updates
In the WEL
April is a lovely time in the water-efficient landscape gardens at the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center. For more favorites, please visit our plant list for Spring. |
The vegetable garden
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Plant tomatoes when the soil temperature is around 65°F (usually late April or early May in the Sacramento area). |
In the orchard
Harvest spring-ripening citrus like this ‘Gold Nugget’ mandarin. Are you ready to do battle with coddling moth in apples and pears this year? Now is the time to remove infested fruit. See April in the Orchard for more tips. |
Composting
Learn how to compost with worms! If you already have a worm bin, the warmer weather means they will be more active and need more to eat. |
The vineyard
April in a healthy vineyard is a time of rapid growth. Management of vines at this time is critical to establishing good canopies. See what to do in April in your vineyard. |
Backyard berries
Berries are blooming. Mulch protects shallow berry roots. Manage pests--thrips on Blueberries. See more tips for April. |
Grow herbs!
Peppermint was first cultivated in the mid-1700s near London. Now it grows almost everywhere in the world. Learn about growing peppermint. |
Pest Alerts!
Asian Citrus Psyllid
The Asian citrus psyllid has been found in Sacramento causing a County-wide quarantine. The tiny insect damages citrus fruit but of more importance, it can transmit the deadly citrus disease Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening. For more: |
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSB) (Halyomorpha halys) have invaded several areas in Sacramento County. |
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