2024 References and Resources

 

2024 Gardening Guide and Calendar

Cover Photograph: Lynn Hanson

Cover Design: Gus Cubillo, Pauline Sakai

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Front Page - Try Something New... Ever-Changing Gardens

Writer: Julie Saare-Edmonds

Photograph: Rick Brown

 

The California Garden Web- Indoor plants. https://cagardenweb.ucanr.edu/Houseplants/    

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January 2024 - Achieving Color Throughout the Year

Writer: Lexy Martin

Photograph: Pauline Sakai

 

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-plants-for-colorful-fall-blooms-in-the-drought-tolerant-garden-stsetivw-vs~52806721

https://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/plants-for-a-winter-cutting-garden-pictures

California Nature Plant Society. Calscape. https://calscape.org

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/ornamental-winter-plants-for-zone-9.htm

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February 2024 - Redefining Your Garden

Writer: Cooki Vonasek

Photograph: Pauline Sakai

 

 

Hoang, Lauren Dunec., February 17, 2019. 9 Design Moves That Give a Flat Yard More Depth or Height. Houzz Editor; landscape designer and former garden editor for Sunset Magazine and in-house designer for Sunset's Editorial Test Garden. https://www.houzz.com/magazine/9-design-moves-that-give-a-flat-yard-more-depth-or-height-stsetivw-vs~117767259

Family Handyman Magazine. 20 Clever Repurposed Garden Containers. Updated August 15, 2023. https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/clever-repurposed-garden-containers/

Deanna, aka DeannaCat. Homestead and Chill. March 1, 2022. 9 Ways to Add Whimsy and Interest to Your Garden. https://homesteadandchill.com/add-whimsy-interest-to-garden/.

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March 2024 - Successful Straw Bale Gardening

Writer: Jan White

Photograph: Jan White

 

Download a printer-friendly version of Straw Bale Treatment Chart (pdf 17KB).

 

Karsten, Joel. Straw Bale Gardens Complete. Cool Springs Press. 2019.

Resource: strawbalegardenclub.com

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April 2024 - Succulents in Small Spaces

 

Writer: Jan Birdsall

Photograph: Pauline Sakai

 

Additional information to assist you in growing succulents:

• Check your specific zone to determine the right variety for your environment.
• Succulents that tolerate colder and rainy conditions- species of Lewisia, Sempervivum (lots of color variations) and many Sedums.
• Creeping and spreading succulents- Sedum, Curio, and Senecio (between stepping stones but does not tolerate direct foot traffic), rock gardens and creating patterns in symmetrical gardens.
• Ceropegia and Graptopetalum are used for hanging baskets or cascading over stone embankments or retaining walls.
• Some other possibilities for containers- Lewisia ‘Sunset Strain,’ Echeveria and Dudleyas.
• For those with larger areas to fill, you can make a statement with Agave, Furcreaea, Opuntia and Aloe.
• Pictures of possible succulent selections by University of California, Marin County Master Gardeners:https://plantmaster.com/presents/plants.php?id=5fb0a2703198b
• In depth presentation by Ernesto Sandoval. UC Davis presentation. Propagation of Cacti & Succulents. 2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb1GjtWsu-w

 

References:

Brenzel, Kathleen Norris. New Sunset Western Garden Book. Time Home Entertainment Inc. 2012.

University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Master Gardeners of Napa County. Tips for Success with Succulent Plants. 2019. https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucmgnapa/files/310947.pdf

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May 2024 - IPM Weed Control - Planting Yes! Weeds No!!

Writer: Laurie Mcgonagill

Photograph: Pauline Sakai

 

 

UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines: Floriculture and Ornamental Nurseries
UC ANR Publication 3392. General Methods of Weed Management. Updated 7/2020. General Methods of Weed Management / Floriculture and Ornamental Nurseries / Agriculture: Pest Management Guidelines / UC Statewide IPM Program (UC IPM) (ucanr.edu)

University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. ANR Publication #8504. Sustainable Landscaping in California. March 2014. Sustainable Landscaping in California (ucanr.edu)

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June 2024 - Introducing Gardening to Children

Writer: Peggy Beltramo

Photograph: Lynn Hanson

 

Plant a Seed, Watch it Grow. Master Gardener Association of San Diego County. Revised 2019. https://mastergardenerssandiego.org/schools/plant-a-seed/contents/

 

Additional suggestions for gardening with kids. 

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Yolo County. Gardening and Nutrition Activities for Kids at Home.

https://yolonutrition.ucanr.edu/Emergency_Food_Resources_/Gardening_Activities_for_Kids_at_Home/

Kids Gardening https://kidsgardening.org/resources/ece-garden-starting-a-garden-at-home/

Edible Schoolyard https://edibleschoolyard.org/resource-search

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July 2024 - Should You Shade Your Tomatoes

Writer: Russ Powell

Photograph: Pauline Sakai

 

 

Cozad, Cheryl. Are Your Tomatoes Feeling the Heat? The Real Dirt Blog July 24, 2020. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=43149

Grenfill, Trish. Master Gardener: Some like it hot, tomatoes do not. Gold Country Media March 19, 2022. https://goldcountrymedia.com/news/215468/master-gardener-some-like-it-hot-tomatoes-do-not/?fbclid=IwAR1-WuAl6rss2gi7alViXXOOZhrIE9b2HynGNIRWKw-oqVhal3uSfdG3p6A

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August 2024 - Growing A Food Forest

Writer: Julie Saare-Edmonds

Photograph: Pauline Sakai

 

 

Saravia, Tina. Forest Food Gardening. UCANR. 2016. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=21695

Jacke, Dave and Eric Toensmeir. Edible Forest Gardens. Chelsea Green Publishing Company. 2005.

Eiden, Sarah. The place of community food forests. A review and case study of community food forests and their untapped potential. University of Montana. 2021. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=12852&context=etd

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September 2024 - Low Maintenance Gardening

Writer: Kathy Gee

Photographer: Cynthia Tran

 

You can find more information on building a low-maintenance garden here:

• UC Master Gardener Program of Placer County: https://pcmg.ucanr.org/
• UC Master Gardener Program of Nevada County: http://ncmg.ucanr.org/
• UC ANR California Garden Web: http://cagardenweb.ucanr.edu/

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October 2024 - Plant ‘Em and Forget ‘Em

Writer: Linda M. Wold

Photograph: Cynthia Tran

 

Caution: Certain bulbs may be toxic to pets. Before purchasing, you can access https://petpoisonhelp.wpengine.com/poisons/ to see if your selection is considered unsafe.

 

References/Resources:

Hawkins, Roberta, and Ellie Cary. Garden Notes. Planning and Planting a Bulb Garden. University of California ANR. Cooperative Extension-Sacramento County. Updated October  2017. https://ucanr.edu/sites/sacmg/files/272410.pdf

Fish, Val. Flowering Bulbs: Basic Care. UCANR. Healthy Garden Tips. June 7, 2021. https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucmgnapa/files/153521.pdf

Harper, Becca. Spring Blooming Bulbs-Planting, Growing, Dividing. UCANR. UCCE Master  Gardeners of Lake Tahoe. n.d. https://ucanr.edu/sites/mglaketahoe/files/290739.pdf

Sacramento Bulb Planting Schedule. UCANR. UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County. n.d. https://sacmg.ucanr.edu/Sacramento_Bulb_Planting_Schedule/

Brenzel, Kathleen Norris. The New Sunset Western Garden Book. Tl Inc. Books. Ninth Edition.  February 7, 2012.

Pet Poison Helpline: https://petpoisonhelp.wpengine.com/poisons/

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November 2024 - Bringing Nature to Your Garden

Writer: Frances Brandon

Photograph: Marianne Calhoun

 

Homegrown National Park, Inc. Non-Profit org. Mission to regenerate biodiversity and ecosystem function by planting native plants and creating new ecological networks. https://homegrownnationalpark.org/

Tallamy, Doug. University of Delaware, Agriculture & Natural Resources. Department of Entomology and Wildlife. https://www.udel.edu/canr/departments/entomology-and-wildlife-ecology/faculty-staff/doug-tallamy

Smithsonian Gardens. The Live Oak. https://gardens.si.edu/gardens/nmaahc-landscape/the-live-oak/#:~:text=The%20live%20oak%20is%20a,%2C%20insects%2C%20and%20other%20plants.

Natural Wildlife Federation. Certify Your Habitat. https://www.nwf.org/certify

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December 2024 - Orchids

Writer: Elaine Applebaum

Photograph: Pauline Sakai

 

 

Bradt, Bonnie. Orchid-Mania: How to Buy and Care for an Orchid. The Curious Gardener. UCCE Master Gardeners of Placer and Nevada Counties. Fall 2020. http://pcmg.ucanr.org/newsletters/Curious_Gardener_Newsletters86376.pdf

Steil, Aaron J. Yard and Garden: Growing Orchids at Home. January 5, 2021. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/yard-and-garden-growing-orchids-home

Vanno, Sandy. Orchids as Houseplants. Cornell Cooperative Extension Warren County. November 9, 2021. https://warren.cce.cornell.edu/gardening-landscape/warren-county-master-gardener-articles/orchids-as-houseplants

White, Judy. Growing Healthy Orchid Indoors. American Orchid Society. n.d. https://www.aos.org/orchids/additional-resources/orchids-indoors.aspx

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January 2025 - Hedge Your Bets

Writer: Linda M. Wold

Photograph: Pauline Sakai

 

 

Shrubs: Garden Workhorses. University of California UCANR. UC Marin Master Gardeners.  n.d. https://marinmg.ucanr.edu/PLANTS/SHRUBSETC/Shrubs_444/

How to Choose Plants. University of California UCANR. UC Marin Master Gardeners. n.d. https://marinmg.ucanr.edu/PLANTS/HOW_TO_CHOOSE/

Brenzel, Kathleen Norris. The New Sunset Western Garden Book. Tl Inc. Books. Ninth Edition. February 7, 2012.

Hillock, David, and Kimberly Rebek, Mike Schnelle. Selecting Shrubs for the Landscape.  Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service HLA 6439. n.d. https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/print-publications/hla/selecting-shrubs-for-the-landscape-hla-6439.pdf

Denny, Geoffrey C., and Gail Hansen. Right Plant, Right Place: The Art and Science of  Landscape Design – Plant Selection and Siting. IFAS Extension. University of Florida. February  2010. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP416

Hansen, Gail. Basic Principles of Landscape Design. IFAS Extension. University of Florida. September 25, 2019. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG086

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Back Page - Smart Irrigation Devices

Writer: Marianne Locher Calhoun

Photograph: Pauline Sakai

 

 

Smart Irrigation Controllers. University of California’s Center for Landscape & Urban Horticulture.https://ucanr.edu/sites/UrbanHort/Water_Smart_Irrigation_Controllers

Warner, Jeannette E. Conserve water with proven landscape irrigation strategies. UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. March 6, 2014. https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=13043

Smillie, Bill. Drip Irrigation for Home Gardeners and Landscapes. UC Master Gardener program of San Luis Obispo County. February 8, 2018.  https://ucanr.edu/sites/mgslo/files/280518.pdf

Top Ways to Save. Be Water Smart Regional Water Authority. https://bewatersmart.info/top-ways-to-save/

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