Garden

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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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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.

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.

Beekeeping - Plant List (2016) Backyard Beekeeping Presentation (2016) Backyard Beekeeping Handout (2016) Bringing Birds into the Garden Handout Bringing Birds into the Garden Presentation Eco-Gardening - Attracting Pollinators and Beneficials (2018)...

The Sherwood Demo Garden is comprised of 16 individual gardens. The All Stars Garden includes a variety of some of the UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars from ground covers to shrubs and trees that have low water needs and like full sun. All-Stars were determined through trial tests by UC Davis to be reliable…