Garden Notes

As spring unfurls its vibrant tapestry, local nurseries beckon with a kaleidoscope of colors, inspiring garden enthusiasts to bring life to their landscapes.

Garden markers can be made using upcycled items; they are a perfect way to label plants and can also be a decorative accent for the garden. Here are some ideas, a list of items to use, and methods to create pieces for vegetable, herb, and flower gardens.

Spring is herethat time of renewal and joy as we wander our gardens and take stock of what works and what needs a tune-up.

Question: I have heard of a disease that has devastated citrus in Florida. Is it in California, and if so, how can we protect the citrus trees in our yard? Answer: The disease you are referring to is called HuanglongbingHLB for shortor citrus greening disease.

Agave: A Worthy Herb In the back of my mind a song is playingkind of funny, because it only has one word in the refrain. As a matter of fact, a contestant on AGT performed this song on the show and Simon Cowell (the toughest judge on the show) let him do the complete song without buzzing him off.