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Ask the master gardener: Set hillside in bloom with poppies

Question: I have a hillside on which I would love to grow a meadow of California poppies. What’s the best way to do this? Answer: Spanish explorers were fascinated by the hillsides ablaze with … more

By Gay Wilhelm Placer County Master Gardener | 3/4/10 12:10:AM | 195 views

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Ask the Master Gardeners: Weigh options when choosing seeds

Question: What is the difference between organic seeds and the old-fashioned regular seeds? Can you recommend what to buy? Answer: Organic seed is harvested from plants that are grown … more

By Trish Grenfell Placer County Master Gardener | 2/18/10 12:10:AM | 360 views

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Ask the Master Gardeners: Large pots are best choice to contain running bamboo

Question: I have a black bamboo that is too large for the pot. How and when should I divide it? Answer: Black bamboo is a running bamboo so it is wise to grow it in a container or use a bamboo … more

By Laurie Meyerpeter Placer County Master Gardener | 2/4/10 12:10:AM | 414 views

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Buying a house in Rocklin — the good, the bad and the ugly

Renee Eisert is now settling into her new dream home. With the freshly painted walls and new carpet, her family of five now has a place of their own. But if you ask her if the home-buying … more

By Jon Brines, Placer Herald Correspondent | 2/3/10 04:08:PM | 493 views

Ask the Master Gardeners: Bare-root plants are best choice for winter growing

Question: I am interested in growing food in my garden. Can I plant anything in the winter? Answer: There are many food plants that you can plant now but there are a few precautions. During … more

By Laurie Meyerpeter Placer County Master Gardener | 1/14/10 12:10:AM | 478 views