UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Microclimates By Leonard Cicerello, UCCE Master Gardener I planted a peach tree three years ago, and the tree has not produced one decent peach. Kathleen H. Cayucos UC Master Gardeners have to be vigilant when we're asked gardening questions.

Lewisia Elise By Andrea Peck UCCE Master Gardener Common name: Lewisia Elise Scientific name: Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise' Planting area: perennial in USDA zones 3-8 Size: 4-6 tall and 8-10 Wide Bloom Season: spring, summer. Exposure: full sun; in very hot climates, place in shade.

Nepeta By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Nepeta Genus, Family: Nepeta, Lamiaceae Planting area: Sunset 1-24 Size: Six inches to one foot tall, 2 feet wide.

Golden Mosaic Prayer Plant By Deborah Light-Pacheco UCCE Master Gardener Common name of plant : Never Never Plant, Golden Mosaic Prayer Plant Scientific name: Ctenanthe Planting area: Sunset zones 23, 24; H1, H2; or indoors Size: 2-3 feet tall, 1 -3 feet wide Bloom Season: small, insignificant flowe...

Planting Spring Edibles By Patty Smith UCCE Master Gardener As frosty winter nights melt into balmy spring evenings, it's time to get your garden in gear for the new growing year! Plan and plant for success by following this 6 step-plan. First: Assessing.