Hydrangeas Hydrangea macrophyllas (Big Leaf Hydrangea) are now in bloom and looking gorgeous.

They come in an array of colors and even flower types. “Mopheads” refer to the big fluffy

flowers and “Lacecaps” have large bracts on the edge and smaller flowers in the center.

Hydrangeas will set their bloom buds for next year by this August. If you want to have cut

flowers with long stems do this in July. Any later and there will be li%le to no flowers next

year. You can remove spent flowers on short stems (deadhead) at any)me.

To change the color of a pink hydrangea to blue add aluminum sulphate. To go from blue to pink is more difficult if

aluminum is present in the soil. If your hydrangeas won’t change to pink you might need to grow

them in containers.

Paniculata (Pee Gee) hydrangeas bloom in the summer months on new growth. These can be

trimmed in the spring. Most Pee Gee’s bloom white and turn pink as the season progresses

Quercifolia (Oak Leaf ): a beau)ful hydrangea that blooms in the summer

and lasts well into the fall. Na)ve to the SE United States, it grows in dryer

loca)ons. Be sure they have good drainage here on the North Coast. The

colorful fall folieage hangs on well into the winter and some)mes to

spring.

Arborescens (Smooth Hydrangea): Na)ve to the east coast this variety blooms on new growth.

You can prune it hard in the winter or spring to rejuvenate an old plant without losing the flowers.

Many new varie)es including this new to us this year “Lime%a”.

"The dandelions and bu�ercups gild all the lawn: the

drowsy bee stumbles among the clover tops, and sum-

mer sweetens all to me." - James Russell Lowell

Paniculata

Arborescens Fruit Flies in Berries

Blackberries and raspberries are ripening now and it’s important to keep them picked as soon as

they look ripe. Recently we have seen fruit fly damage on these berries. Here are some steps to

keep them in control:

Remove and destroy and overripe fruit Set out S cky Traps to help monitor their presence

Spray with Spinosad or pyrethrum Use a floa ng row cover to prevent them from

Workshops Workshops are offered on a regular basis. Please call in advance to make reserva-

)ons as space is limited. Pre-pay to hold your spot for workshops with fees.

707-839-1571 ex 5

Edible Landscaping with Mary Barber

There is nothing like walking into your own garden and picking

fresh berries for breakfast, or picking just the right amount of herbs

that you don’t have to run to the store for. We will talk about

some of the common and not so common edible plants that work

well in landscape.

Saturday July 27th at 10:30 a.m. FREE!

Kids Step Stone Class with Julia Garcia Making step stones is an easy and fun project. Bring your own

decora)ons (shells, beads, glass gems) to decorate, we will also

supply some items.

Saturday, July 13th at 11:00 a.m. FREE!

Sale 20% OFF

All Red White & Blue Décor

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Leaf Cast Bee Water Bowl With Mary Barber

These li%le “bowls” are surprisingly easy to make. What would you do

with them you might ask? They would make a great bee water bowl, or

plant a few )ny succulents, or even just set around the garden to catch

some rain water.

Saturday, July 20th at 10:30 a.m. Workshop Fee: $5.00