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- Olive Knot
- Black Scale
UC Pest Management Guidelines (UC Statewide IPM Project Web Site)
UC Cooperative Extension Cost and Return Studies
- Almonds
  Double Line Drip Irrigation. Southern San Joaquin Valley. 2016 PDF
- Almonds
  Flood Irrigated. San Joaquin Valley North. 2011. PDF
- Almonds
  Micro-sprinkler. San Joaquin Valley North. 2016. PDF
- Olive Oil
  Super High Density. San Joaquin Valley 2007. PDF
- Olives - San Joaquin Valley. 2005 PDF
- Pecans - Sacramento/San Joaquin Valley - 2005. PDF
- Pistachios
  Low Volume Irrigation - San Joaquin Valley South. 2015. PDF
- Walnuts
  Late Leafing - Lateral Bearing. San Joaquin Valley North. 2017. PDF
- Walnuts
  Micro-Sprinkler Irrigation - San Joaquin Valley North. 2007 PDF

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Central Sierra: Lake Tahoe Basin | Master Gardener | Tahoe Gardening Resources

Gardening in Tahoe is unlike many other places in California. The microclimates, elevation, and cold weather are just some of the things that make the area distinct, and a distinct challenge for those of us who love to dig in the dirt.

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Central Sierra: Lake Tahoe Basin | Master Gardener | Food Gardening

Master Gardeners offer classes on Growing Food in Tahoe during the summer months in Lake Tahoe. Listed below are some of our prior presentations on some specific edible plants.

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Growing Food in Tahoe Project

The Growing Food in Tahoe Project, led by UC Master Gardeners, helps local gardeners choose edible plants that thrive in Tahoe’s unique, short growing season.

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Central Sierra: Lake Tahoe Basin | Master Gardener | Ask a Master Gardener

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Central Sierra: Lake Tahoe Basin | Master Gardener | Tahoe Friendly Garden: Water Conservation

A Tahoe Friendly Garden is water-wise! Choose appropriate plants for Tahoes climate and utilize efficient irrigation systems. Planning for water efficiency is an extremely important component of landscape planning in the arid west.

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Central Sierra: Lake Tahoe Basin | Master Gardener | Tahoe Friendly Garden: Beneficial Wildlife Habitat Resources

Living in Harmony A Tahoe Friendly Garden considers the pros and cons of which critters you want to invite in your yard. Berries, seeds, and leaves are an important food source for birds, mammals and beneficial insects and plants provide nesting materials and shelter from predators and the elements.

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Central Sierra: Lake Tahoe Basin | Master Gardener | Tahoe Friendly Garden: Soil Fertility Resources

Soil fertility is the gardens foundation. A Tahoe Friendly Garden enhances water infiltration and storage while allowing your garden to thrive.

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Central Sierra: Lake Tahoe Basin | Master Gardener | Tahoe Friendly Garden: Wildfire Safety Resources

Gardening for fire defensible space serves to limit the threat of wildfire spreading to or from a structure. It includes the selection and maintenance of plants and mulch for low fire risk. Sustainable fire-wise landscaping should be easy to care for with minimal irrigation.

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Central Sierra: Lake Tahoe Basin | Master Gardener | Tahoe Friendly Garden: Home-Grown Food Resources

A Tahoe Friendly Garden will utilize science-based knowledge and practice with climate and growing seasons, soil conditions, moisture, and pest control can help you grow your own vegetables and become self-sufficient! Home-grown food: food gardening at altitude in Lake Tahoe's granite soils can pres...

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Central Sierra: Lake Tahoe Basin | Master Gardener | Tahoe Friendly Garden: Additional Resources

Tahoe Friendly Garden Presentations Tahoe Friendly Landscape Design 2023 Tahoe Friendly Garden Design 2023 Choosing the Right Plant Tahoe Friendly Gardening for Defensible Space Gardening through the seasons -- Spring in Tahoe 2019 Gardening through the seasons--Summer in Tahoe 2019 Gardening throug...

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