Home and Garden

Seeds: Springlike weather fools many flowering plants, so enjoy the show

By Debbie Arrington - Published: 12:00 am

Forget winter. Mother Nature seems ready for spring.

Hints From Heloise: Choose either board to cut cooked meat

Published: 12:00 am

DEAR HELOISE: You see a lot of information about having separate cutting boards for meat and vegetables, but which do you use for cutting fully cooked meat?

Stamps & Coins: Mint, proof sets good as gifts, not as investments

By Peter Rexford - Published: 12:00 am

The economy suggests this is a time to save. The holidays in general, however, have traditionally been a time to spend.

Gateway garden honors history

By Debbie Arrington - Published: 12:00 am

In a place of spirit and natural grace, American Indian elders recently joined the staff of the UC Davis Arboretum and university to dedicate a project intended to heal and honor: the Native American Contemplative Garden.

Author to bring backyard farming know-how to Sacramento

By Gina Kim - Published: 12:00 am

Novella Carpenter grabs a cup of coffee, heads out to her backyard, where a Discount Market stands just beyond a chain-link fence, and watches four chickens scratch at the ground, chase bugs and lie in the sun.

In the Garden Q&A

Q: I am so glad to hear about girdling the grapes, but I have a question. When do I girdle them? And if I don't do it right, will I kill the plant or just the limb? thanks
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Decorating

Seeds: For this season's decorating, it's fun, frugal and fast

By Debbie Arrington - Updated: Sunday, November 15 2009 - 11:08 am

"Do it yourself" sounds so simple, especially when decorating the house for the holidays. But not everyone is a born crafter, packing a glue gun in a color-coordinated holster.

Stick to this idea: WallPops add whimsy, color without mess

By Debbie Arrington - Updated: Sunday, October 25 2009 - 10:16 am