The Savvy Sage

 Article and photos by Peg Smith - I always give unknowns in my garden a chance to prove themselves before taking drastic action. For a couple of years, I have been cutting back what I finally decided had to be a perennial weed; in this case, I found that it was ‘pokeweed’ most likely deposited by…

 Article and photo by Peg Smith - As we ease into fall, September is a prime time for planning and planting.Ornamentals and AnnualsKeep up the deadheading and deep watering, your garden will produce a floral display well into the fall. Don’t be too eager to ‘neaten’ the garden. Many of our…

 This series provides answers to selected questions recently submitted to the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County Help Desk.Question: I am trying to identify what is eating my tomato plants. Some of the leaves have been chewed up and have holes in them. I also noticed black “dots” on some of the leaves…

 Save the Date!FALL PLANT SALE - OCTOBER 4th The UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County 2025 fall plant sale will take place on Saturday, October 4, from 9am to 1pm, rain or shine. This year the sale will be held one day only.Drought tolerant ornamental garden plants (California natives, drought…

 Article and photos by Kate BearThis is the third of three articles on transitions of my yard. This article will focus on creating a more complex landscape to attract beneficial insects, pollinators, lizards, and birds. Goals include selecting low water use plants, increasing the variety of plants and…