UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Lavender Plant Care Jackie Woods UCCE Master Gardener Planting areas: prefers mild winters, warm, sunny summers and well-drained soil Size: 1' to 4' wide depending on variety Bloom season: summer Exposure: prefers full sun Pruning needs: prune after flowers are spent or in early fall Water needs: wa...

Salvia Bee's Bliss By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Planting Zone: Sunset 7-9, 14-24 Size: 2 feet tall, 6-8 feet wide Bloom season: Blue to light lavender blooms in spring. Exposure: Full sun (coastal) to partial shade (hot interior climates).

Preserve Your Summer Harvest By Rosemary Orr UCCE Master Food Preserver June in San Luis Obispo County is a wonderful time of the year to start preserving our summer's bounty of fruit. You are invited to join UC Master Food Preservers for their Introduction to Canning class.

Summer Pruning Fruit Trees By Leonard Cicerello UCCE Master Gardener I just purchased my first fruit tree and I read about pruning fruit trees in summer. Is this advisable? Samantha T. Paso Robles Take time to inspect your fruit trees thoroughly during the summer and identify areas for improvement.

Grey Sage By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Salvia leucophylla Planting Zone: 7-10 Size: 3 to 6 foot tall, width: spreading habit depending on water and age 2 feet plus. Bloom season: light purple blossoms from May to July Exposure: sun. Pruning needs: none. Water needs: Low; once established.