GARDEN PATCH POINTERS
By Robert H. and Hoberley Schuler

COMPOSTING, MULCHING AND CALLA LILIES

Q: I have successfully composted some of my garden waste. Can you tell me more about yard waste composting and leaving the grass on the lawn? Does this cause thatch? Bob Theis, Colton

GARDEN PATCH POINTERS
By Robert H. and Hoberley Schuler

SHASTA DAISY, BIRD OF PARADISE & IRIS CATALOGS

Q: My Shasta daisies have almost finished blooming. When is the best time to divide? Eric Schiller, Placerville

 California Garden Clubs, Inc.  members have been helping to support youth gardening groups in California with leadership, knowledge, supplies, awards and scholarships since 1931.  

We know what it takes to create great gardens.
We know what it takes to raise great kids.

This year we are putting all our knowledge and experience together to make the best youth garden club program ever!. Be part of the team and as we build a new and exciting youth gardening program. 

For new and renewing clubs, please apply/update your youth group info online (click here) so we can keep you up-to-date on all that is happening. 

Read more here.

GARDEN PATCH POINTERS
By Robert and Hoberley Schuler

SUMMER BULBS – TIGRIDIA

GARDEN PATCH POINTERS
By Robert H. AND Hoberley Schuler

AUGUST ACTIVITIES

This is a good month to take a short trip away from your garden (to a cooler location, hopefully) make a list of things to water before you leave. Check your automatic equipment to make sure it is in order and functioning properly. Leave a list for the person watching your garden to check periodically.

Click Here To fill out the request form.

For an event to be listed/posted on the CGCI calendar

Your request will be reviewed and posted.

Thank You,

CGCI Web Team

GARDEN PATCH POINTERS
By Hoberley and Robert H. Schuler
 

GOPHERS AND MOLES

Q: Gophers have invaded my yard. Our one cat can‘t keep up with the infestation. I Am planning to plant a summer vegetable garden and start a new lawn. What can I do? Steve, Paso Robles

GARDEN PATCH POINTERS
By Robert and Hoberley Schuler

DROUGHT TOLERANT AND NATIVE PLANTS

Q: We are now having severe water rationing. Our home is only five years old. We are taking out our lawn and we have just begun to landscape, leaving the existing trees and some shrubs. What would you suggest that we plant that would not take too much water? We need colorful plants, not succulents! Georgia and Ed Dourley, San Diego

GARDEN PATCH POINTERS
By Robert H. and Hoberley Schuler

JULY 2011 ACTIVITIES

GARDEN PATCH POINTERS
By Robert H. and Hoberley Schuler

Sweet Peas for the Holidays

Q:  When is the best time to plant sweet peas?  What variety would you recommend?  Steve Conway, Modesto