Tag: garden
Time to fertilize rose bushes and keep them well-watered
Frank BrinesARS Master RosarianI always enjoy looking back to last year's care column for the month. According to weathercurrents.com, the “normal” (30-year average) for...
Rose Care FUNdamentals for September 2025
Frank BrinesARS Master RosarianAccording to AccuWeather, the predicted temperatures in the Temecula Valley for the first week of September are for the mid-high eighties,...
Prune, plant, and prepare: September tasks for the garden
From roses to radishes, now is the time to refresh soil, fertilize, and start fall vegetables across Southern California
As summer winds down and the...
Wind chimes can bring soft sounds to the garden
Roger BoddaertSpecial to Valley NewsThe natural wind currents that surround our planet can be captured and enjoyed via the melodic rhythm of a simple...
Rose Care FUNdamentals, April 2025
Frank BrinesARS Master RosarianMarch has greeted us with an abundance of fresh new foliage and hopes for beautiful blooms to come. Maybe that's got...
How to create a hummingbird-friendly garden in Southern California
If you love the sight of hummingbirds darting through your garden, planting the right flowers can turn your yard into a year-round haven for...
Rose Care FUNdamentals for August 2024
Frank Brines, ARS Master RosarianSpecial to Valley NewsSummer is certainly upon us. This year has seen record-breaking weather all over the globe; in fact,...
Riverside County Assessor announces $432B in total assessed value
RIVERSIDE – Peter Aldana, the assessor, county clerk and recorder for Riverside County, announced the completion of the 2024 Assessment Roll, delivered ahead of...
SoCalGas provides safety tips and information to protect against scams
CALIFORNIA – SoCalGas reminded the public that it is dedicated to the safety of its customers and employees and provides critical safety tips and...
County Waste Department offers free compost at landfills in Beaumont and Moreno Valley
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – The Riverside County Department of Waste Resources has been making compost from organic clean green waste material processed at the Lamb...