UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

California Natives In Containers By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener The loss of an aging, yet significant shade structure in my full-sun backyard, which has little in-ground growing space, started me on a learning adventure to see what native plants I could grow successfully.

Planting Vegetables BY Sophia Stephens UCCE Master Gardener Spring is around the corner. Is now a good time to start planning and planting? Where should I start? This is a great time of year to start planning and planting.

Mona Lavender By Andrea Peck UCCE Master Gardener Common name of plant: Lavender Spur Flower, Mona Lavender, Swedish Ivy Scientific name: Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender' Planting area: perennial in USDA zones 9-11 Size: 1'-2' tall and wide Bloom season: fall to spring Exposure: shade to partial sun Pru...

Trailing Petunia By Deborah Light-Pacheco UCCE Master Gardener Common name of plant: Million Bells or Trailing Petunia Scientific name: Calibrachoa Planting area: Sunset Zones 8, 9, 14-24 as perennial; Zones 2-7, 10-13 as annual Size: Height 6-12 inches, width 12-24 inches with a trailing habit Bloo...

Loquats By Phyllis A Molnar UCCE Master Gardener Common name: Loquat or Japanese Plum Scientific name: Eriobotrya japonica Zone: Zones 8 to 10 Size: 15 to 30 feet tall and wide Bloom Season: Late October and November Pruning needs: Requires little pruning Water needs: Drought tolerant, at least 1 in...