UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Rosemary By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Common name of plant: Rosemary Scientific name: Salvia rosmarinus Planting zone: Sunset zones 4-24 Size: 1-6 feet, depending on variety Bloom Season: Late fall through spring Exposure: Full sun Pruning needs: As needed to shape and prevent woody stems Wa...

Loropetalum By Deborah Light-Pacheco UCCE Master Gardener Common name of plant: Chinese Fringe Flower Scientific name: Loropetalum Planting area: Sunset zones 6-9, 14-24, borderline in 4, 5 Size: 6-10 feet high and wide, some dwarf varieties Bloom Season: Spring (heaviest) Exposure: Partial shade in...

Deciduous Fruit Tree Care By Ardis Neilsen UCCE Master Gardener Do you need to learn how to prune your fruit trees so they will produce bountiful fruit during the summer? Do you need help selecting bare root fruit trees for your garden this winter?

Sweet Alyssum By Sophia Stevens UCCE Master Gardener Common name of plant: Sweet Alyssum Scientific name: Lobularia maritima Planting area: 5-9 (USDA) Size: Low growing flowering plant, 3-9 inches tall and 10-48 inches wide Bloom Season: Honey-scented flowers bloom from spring to frost and are arran...

Preserving Proteins By Dayna Ravalin UCCE Master Food Preserver Program Do you enjoy fishing, hunting game, or stocking up on a bargain at the grocery store? Knowing how to safely preserve proteins can save you time, reduce food waste, and help you prepare a healthy meal in a short amount of time.