UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

By Linda Lewis Griffith UCCE Master Gardener Dancy Mandarin Citrus tangerina Dancy' Planting zone: Best flavor in Zones 12 and 13, but good through zone 24. Size: Large, vigorous, upright tree (20-30') with erect branches. Dwarf tree (4-10') suitable in large pots or as espalier.

Critters! By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener I have more mounds in my garden than vegetables, Help! Doris, Paso Robles Yes, spring is here along with many critters that like to share the bounty in our garden.

Pozo Blue Sage By Jackie Woods UCCE Master Gardener Planting areas: does well in alkaline soil, clay and sand; tolerates seaside conditions. Size: can grow 3-6 feet tall and just as wide. Bloom season: blooms for about 6 weeks starting late spring. Exposure: full sun.

White Sage By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Salvia Apiana White Sage Planting zone: 7-10 Size: 3 to 4 feet tall, 3 to 6 feet wide. Flower stems can spike to 9 feet or more. Bloom:Light blue to white flowers in April to mid-July. The flower is a colorful corolla with 2 lips of unequal length.

Condiments and Chutneys By Stephanie Hill UCCE Master Food Preserver Do you love taking an ordinary dish and adding a zing of flavor or dash of spice to really bring those mundane dishes to life? Adding a smidge of a savory, sweet, or spicy condiment can really boost a meal to that next level.