TIME TO FINISH up our short course on pruning and go out and tackle your orchards and yard. Today is the start of early-mid-winter and, with this beginning, let us start on pruning your entire yard.

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Snip your way to a successful gardening season.

Alternating canes pruning eliminates old and deteriorated growth to promote younger and more vigorous growth which should be more productive.

– UC Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County will offer a free community workshop titled “Winter Pruning for Summer Success” on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Centennial Park in Paso Robles.

From Pinky Winky to Strawberry Sundae, Annabelle to Angel's Blush, these hydrangeas can thrive in cold winter temperatures.