Winter in the Bay

Strangely warm weather has persisited this winter resulting in some very confused  plant life.  Some deciduous trees and shrubs are eagerly budding out and producing tender fresh growth that will soon become vulnerable to the frost and cold.  The first freeze warning in some time has been issued for this morning of January 17th, and rains are on the way.

If you have Citrus trees, a simple blanket of an old sheet or tarp should be loosely staked down around them.

In the garden we are focusing on dormant spraying and pruning.  Organic oil rich sprays smother over-wintering pests while excessive growth is painlessly removed.

Bare root fruit trees are available for as little as 25% of the full cost this time of year and should be selected and ordered soon.