Garden

This garden demonstrates the types of plants that grow in the Mediterranean regions throughout the world. A Mediterranean climate generally has very hot, dry summers with temperatures in the mid 80s to 100s degree Fahrenheit.

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UCCE Master Gardeners of Central Sierra are here to answer your gardening questions! Fill out the Ask A Master Gardener online form for your county. You can attach photos and we walk you through all of the information that might be pertinent.

you can find a list of UC Master Gardener El Dorado County classes and events

When to plant: Blackberries / Raspberries: mid-January–March Strawberries: late August (summer plantings) or late October (winter plantings) Harvest window: May–September, depending on the variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring, additional applications as needed.

 Garlic and shallots grow beautifully over the winter in Santa Clara County. Plant garlic and long-season shallots in the fall for harvesting in June–July. Be sure to choose a spot where you can withhold water for the last several weeks since the bulbs need to dry out as they mature. Fast growing Dutch…

Start your seeds 6 to 8 weeks before you plan to transplant them into the garden. Peppers grow best when the soil is warmed and daytime temperatures are regularly over 75ºF, typically late April or May in Santa Clara County. Temperatures below 50º–55ºF cause flowers to abort or the fruits to be misshapen.

Transplant or direct seed: May–June For best results, wait until daytime temperatures are regularly over 75ºF and soil temperature is over 70ºF Start in pots for transplants: April–May; ready to transplant in 4 weeks Harvest window: July–October, depending on variety

Curry Leaf, Bergera koenigii, (formerly Murraya koenigii; older references may still use Murraya) is a small tree native to India. It is not to be confused with curry powder, nor does it taste like curry powder.

Turmeric, Curcuma longa, is a member of the ginger family and originates from southwestern India. Like ginger, the portion of the plant used is a rhizome, technically not a root but an underground stem. Turmeric has been utilized for many centuries as a spice, a yellow-orange food coloring, and an…