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Extra Easy for Brown Thumbs

You don't need a green thumb to grow rock purslane (Calandrinia grandiflora). PlantMaster If you've been unsuccessful at gardening, take heart. There could be many reasons for that, starting with the condition of your soil or other cultural factors in your garden.
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CARE

Gardens are always changing: plants grow, soils change, leaves fall, and weeds sprout. All plants, whether in your garden or in your home, need consistent maintenance and care.
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General Gardening

General Gardening. Thanks for stopping by! We're always planting new ideas and growing fresh content - come back soon to see what’s blooming.
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Cut Flower Planting Chart

Recommendations for what months to plant flowers in Santa Clara County, CA. The ornamentals included in this chart have been trialed and successfully grown by the local Master Gardeners. Varieties were selected for local or online availability of seeds, hardiness, garden or container suitability, appeal to…
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Ask a Gardening Question

Our Help Desk is here to answer gardening questions for Santa Clara County residents. Please review our plant diagnosis questions before contacting us. It will help you gather information so we can better assist you. For many issues, our Garden Help pages or the UC Integrated Pest Management website may give…
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Who We Are

   The UC Master Gardener Program of Santa Clara County is a volunteer organization sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension. Our mission is to extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to…
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Spring Garden Fair Gardening Talks 2025

Use our free Plant Daycare for your purchases, then join us for these great gardening talks and get your questions answered afterward. Talks are held outdoors on our parcel and will be about 45 minutes long.
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December Tips

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. Also, refer to our list of tips useful for any month.
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