The Savvy Sage

 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…

 Article and photos by Pam McCabe - In September, potted or florist chrysanthemums (mums for short) start appearing in supermarkets and garden centers in hues of yellow, orange, brown, and burgundy. They are meant to be used for seasonal décor and discarded at the end of the season. They may…

 Article by Lorie Hammond - As you walk Yolo County’s tree-lined streets, parks, and bike paths, you might take them for granted, with no notion of how they got there or are maintained. The purpose of this article is to laud the work of Tree Davis, a non-profit organization whose members have…