Master gardeners schedule free Zoom class
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Succulents are easy-care plants, once their few needs are understood. Learn all about them in
an online class from the Sacramento County master gardeners. (Photo: Kathy Morrison)
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You're probably aware that succulents have been leading the trends for plants the past few years. But do you know your Dudleya caespitosa from your Crassula muscosa ?
Gardeners who want to learn more about these intriguing, easy-care plants will want to sign up for a free lunchtime Zoom class scheduled 12:15 -1 p.m. Thursday, April 8.
"Get Sharp: Introduction to Cacti and Succulents" will be taught by UCCE Sacramento County master gardeners Andi MacDonald and Theresa Roberts. They plan the online class to include:
-- An overview of succulents including cacti and euphorbia.
-- The features that make them versatile plants to grow in containers and in the landscape.
-- Tips and demonstrations on essential care and cultivation practices.
-- Common problems and solutions.
-- Learn which varieties are well suited for the Sacramento area.
There is no cost, but registration is required. Register here . Students will receive a confirmation email and a link to the class. The Zoom session will open at noon and instruction will begin at 12:15 p.m.
Dudleya caespitosa, incidentally, is part of the large Dudleya family and a California native; one of its common names is sea lettuce. Crassula muscosa is known as watch chain plant.
To find out more from the Sacramento County master gardeners, including their many garden guides and tips, visit http://sacmg.ucanr.edu/
-- Kathy Morrison
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* In the flower garden, plant seeds for asters, cosmos, celosia, marigolds, salvia, sunflowers and zinnias. Transplant petunias, zinnias, geraniums and other summer bloomers.
* Plant perennials and dahlia tubers for summer bloom. Late April is about the last chance to plant summer bulbs, such as gladiolus and tuberous begonias.
* Transplant lettuce and cabbage seedlings.
* Weed, weed, weed! Don’t let unwanted plants go to seed.
* April is the last chance to plant citrus trees such as dwarf orange, lemon and kumquat. These trees also look good in landscaping and provide fresh fruit in winter.
* Feed citrus trees with a low dose of balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10) during bloom to help set fruit. Keep an eye out for ants.
* Apply slow-release fertilizer to the lawn.
* Thoroughly clean debris from the bottom of outdoor ponds or fountains.
* Start thinning fruit that's formed on apple and stone fruit trees -- you'll get larger fruit at harvest (and avoid limb breakage) if some is thinned now. The UC recommendation is to thin fruit when it is about 3/4 of an inch in diameter. Peaches and nectarines should be thinned to about 6 inches apart; smaller fruit such as plums and pluots can be about 4 inches apart. Apricots can be left at 3 inches apart. Apples and pears should be thinned to one fruit per cluster of flowers, 6 to 8 inches apart.
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* Trim dead flowers but not leaves from spring-flowering bulbs such as daffodils and tulips. Those leaves gather energy to create next year's flowers. Also, give the bulbs a fertilizer boost after bloom.
* Pinch chrysanthemums back to 12 inches for fall flowers. Cut old stems to the ground.
* Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and control weeds.
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