UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Aeonium By Ardis Neilsen UCCE Master Gardener Aeonium haworthii Kiwi' - an award- winning succulent Common Names: Aeonium kiwi, pinwheel, tree houseleek, Irish rose Scientific Name: Aeonium haworthii Kiwi' Planting Area: USDA 9-11 Size: width 2-3 feet, height 2-3 feet Growing Season: perennial, year...

Capturing Rainwater By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener When the rains came earlier this year, did you watch water run off your landscaping to the street (aka urban drool), or did it soak into your soil? What changes did you think about making during that time?

UC Master Gardeners, whose mission is to extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of San Luis Obispo County, is now officially in Paso Robles, welcoming residents to visit their new demonstration garde...

Matilija Poppy By Deborah Light-Pacheco UCCE Master Gardener Common name of plant: Matilija poppy Scientific name: Romneya coulteri Planting area: Sunset zones, 4-12, 14-24: H1 Size: 6-8 feet tall, spreading Bloom Season: late spring into summer and fall with irrigation Exposure: full sun Pruning ne...

California buckeye By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Aesculus californica Tree size: up to 30 feet tall Bloom description and season: spring flowers are white to pale pink, 6-8 inches long and 2-3 inches wide Pruning needs: prune during dormant season Exposure: sun to partial shade Water needs:...