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Thursday, November 7, 2019 | A8 | Mid Valley TiMes In the garden
Garden Checklist: Extreme pruning can disfigure trees
ABOVE: Extreme pruning can disfigure trees and even shorten their lives. Photo courtesty treeremoval.com
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The 'Garden Check- list' is filled with tips and tricks for local gar- deners who wish to keep their greenery, flowers, and herbs looking beau- tiful all year long.
Now that November is here and the time has changed, shorter days will mean less time in the garden. Peruse gar- dening magazines and
prune trees severely in an attempt to avoid rak- ing leaves.
Extreme pruning will disfigure trees and shorten their lives.
Discard diseased wood. Fertilizing, add bulb fertilizer to the planting hole before planting bulbs.
Planting, fall plant- ing ends this month. The soil will cool rapid- ly which will slow root growth.
If you wish to trans- plant trees in the fall, it is best to wait until December or Janu- ary when deciduous and evergreen trees are dormant. Perenni- als: dianthus, euphor- bia, kalanchoe, red hot poker (Kniphofia). Bulbs, corms, tubers: Snowdrop (Galanthus), snowflake (Leucojum)
tulip, Watsonia. Fruits and vegetables: bulb and green onions, straw- berry.
Annuals: Love-in-a- mist (Nigella).primrose (Primula), pansy (Viola).
Trees, shrubs, vines: sedge (Carex), rose of Sharon (Hibiscus), bay laurel (Laurus). Enjoy now - Annuals and pe- rennials: Mexican blue sage (Salvia leucantha), pincushion flower (Sca- biosa).
Fruits and vegeta- bles: Asian pears, kale, pomegranate, persim- mon, winter squash.
Trees, shrubs, vines:,lantana, vibur- num.
Fall colors include Chinese Pistache (Pis- tacia chinensis), Heav- enly Bamboo (Nandina domestica)
Things to ponder ca-
lendula petals (fresh or dried) can be used as a substitute for saffron to color rice or flavor soups and stews.
Drought tip land- scape watering in many areas is now restricted to one day per week. Check your city’s poli- cy for winter irrigation schedule.
Source: Adapted from “A Gardener’s Companion for the Cen- tral San Joaquin Valley,” 3rd edition, currently available from Fresno County Master Garden- ers for $30.
Gardening Questions answered at (559) 241- 7534. Prepared by Judy Parker, Fresno County Master Gardener.
Prepared by Judy Parker, Fresno County Master Gardener.
BELOW: Blue sage begins to bloom during this time, mak-
ing it a beautiful addition to any garden. Photo courtesy seed catalogs instead.
Everwilde.com
Tasks include stak- ing newly planted trees in windy areas.
Remember to clean up debris to eliminate hiding places for pests.
Irrigate citrus trees at night if frost is ex- pected. Damage to cit- rus varies with variety and fruit ripeness.
When it comes to pruning, do not top or
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Children enjoyed pumpkin carving during the annual Harvest Festival.
A series of musical performances also took place dur- ing the event.
This year's age "1 and under" category winners were, from left, second place winner, Jordan Ponce who was the character Woody from Toy Story. And first place winner was Fiona Foster with her peacock costume.
Another successful year for Red Ribbon Carnival
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More than four hun- dred people showed up for Reedley's annual Red Ribbon Halloween Carni- val on Oct. 25.
The event was held in the Armory building and included carnival games, a bounce house, and a costume contest.
"Our costume contest was very popular and
had a great number of participants," said Madi- son Leighty, the recre- ation coordinator with the city of Reedley.
"We hope everyone who joined us had a won- derful time." The highly anticipated event is held each year in Reedley with a large turnout of participants.
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