Dogwood thefts proliferate with spring bloom

by Sue Dremann Throughout the Bay Area at this time of year, gorgeously flowering dogwood trees become cash cows for some thieves. They often come with pruning saws and shears in the middle of the night, police said.

Rana Sarfraz: Colourful tent caterpillars may become nasty pests

Tent caterpillars can pose a serious threat to your home landscaping, reduce value of your property, and create an overwhelming nuisance to people.

May To-Do list

Use newspapers to get rid of earwigs

Flower power:

Rows and rows of ready-to-bloom annuals, shrubs, trees, drought-tolerant perennials and a wide assortment of vegetable starts are ready for planting, grown by students of the Mendocino College Horticultural department.

Young Trees Can Still Produce Some Fruit

I am on assignment in northern Afghanistan now, but my readers will still be able to follow the answers to my gardening questions here in the newspaper as well as on my blog. So keep the questions coming! Q: I don't know how old my peach tree is. I assume