UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Norm Knows... Western Subterranean Termites Western Subterranean Termites have a winter time activity period, but are year-round pests of wooden structures and dead trees. The winter activity is associated with their swarming habit. The winged adults are black/dark brown with opaque gray wings.

Leonotis leonurus By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Lion's Tail, Lamiaceae (Labiatae) Planting Zone: Sunset 8-24 Size: 4-6 feet tall Bloom season: Erect orange flowers from late spring through fall. Exposure: Full sun, light shade.

Drip Irrigation By Leslie E. Stevens UCCE Master Gardener I want to install more efficient methods to water my yard. Is drip irrigation the way to go? Ellen A. Paso Robles Drip irrigation can be a highly effective method of meeting many of your landscape's water needs.

Amethyst Falls Oregano By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Origanum Amethyst Planting zone: 5-9 Size: 15 tall to 18 wide Bloom: Lavender-pink flowers and chartreuse bracts cascade out and downwards. Blooms for one month or longer from late spring to midsummer. Exposure: Sun or light shade.

Wonderful Pomegranate By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Punica granatum Planting zone: 7-10 Size: 15 to 20 feet tall Bloom:Showy orange-red blossoms in late spring which ripen into five inch red fruits.