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Garden Help > How ToSaving seeds is an easy and economical way to continue growing favorite varieties.Top tips for successful seed saving Save seeds from healthy plants and healthy produce. Seeds from sickly plants may produce weak seedlings, might pass on genetic weakness, or even harbor…

This page provides information about the Master Gardener application and training process. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Some cool season ornamentals bloom in the winter while others grow slowly then explode into flower for fabulous spring blooms. Plant in SeptemberOctober for beautiful bouquets in a few months.

This demonstration garden was moved from St. Louise Hospital in Gilroy to this location in San Martin in 2022, and is currently being developed. We're in the process of preparing planting beds.

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Garden Help > Monthly TipsMonthly tips are categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Scroll through the list to see items in each category. Also, refer to our list of tips useful for any month.To-DosPests and DiseasesWhat to PlantTo-Dos: AugustClean Up Fallen Fruit Composting Consider…

Garden Help > Monthly Tips Monthly tips are categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Scroll through the list to see items in each category.

Summer Orchard Care (2024) Citrus from Tree to Table (2023) Growing Olives (2017) Online Olive Resources (2017) Pruning & Remedial Pruning of Deciduous Fruit Trees (2012) Selecting & Planting Deciduous Fruit Trees/Citrus Trees Principles of Fruit and Nut Tree Growth, Cropping & Management - T.

The Shade Garden is under the canopy of mature oaks along one edge of the Sherwood Demonstration Garden. If you are looking for help with a shade garden the UC Master Gardeners can help.

Living in Harmony A Tahoe Friendly Garden considers the pros and cons of which critters you want to invite in your yard. Berries, seeds, and leaves are an important food source for birds, mammals and beneficial insects and plants provide nesting materials and shelter from predators and the elements.