Northern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
December, 2000
Regional Report
In the Garden
Bare-Root Planting
Winter is the season for bare-root planting. Bare-root is a term used for deciduous plants including shrubs, trees, roses, and many types of vegetables, that are dug from the ground when dormant and packaged for sale. Bare-root specimens have roots,...
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Resources
Books
Gardening by Mail Gardening by Mail, 5th edition, by Barbara J. Barton and Ginny Hunt (Houghton Mifflin, 1997;...
Favorite or New Plant
Western Redbud The western redbud ( Cercis occidentalis ) is a small deciduous tree, growing 15-20 feet tall....
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Regional Reminders
- Plant Asparagus
- Purchase Azaleas and Camellias
- Prune Roses
- Watch for Frost
- Remove Saucers from Container Plants
