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Edible Gardening and Planting Calendars

The first tender carrots and radishes in spring, a perfectly ripe tomato in summer - nothing quite matches the bounty from our own gardens. Our temperate Bay Area climate allows for successful year-round crops.
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Coyote mint and California fuchsia
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California Native Gardening

Quick links: Inspiration | Containers | Selection | Planting | Watering | Maintenance | Propagation | References Many California native plants thrive with little water, no pesticides and no fertilizer.  They can be the best choice to provide food and shelter for native birds, butterflies, bees and…
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Landscape Trees

Trees add beauty to the landscape with their form, foliage and flowers. In addition to visually enhancing our environment, trees are vital to supporting life on earth.
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Container Gardening

Container Gardening Basics Best Soil Choices for Container Gardening...
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Public Documents

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Succulents

Photo by Cynthia Nations Succulents are a large and diverse group of drought-tolerant plants that store water in their stems, leaves or roots. This allows them to survive in conditions that are too dry for many plants. Cacti comprise one group of succulents because they store water in their stems.
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Mission Farm

Potato harvest. Photo by Lisa Putnam. Nestled in the heart of Woodside, Mission Farm is a hands-on learning environment where Master Gardeners build their skills and knowledge in urban farming, with a focus on cultivating a robust, nutrient-rich soil for growing healthy crops.
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Oaks

San Carlos, California Enjoy the deep fragrant shade under this iconic and majestic tree. Some people feel embraced by these monumental and gnarled trees which are the very picture of grace and strength in the coastal landscape of California.
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Giving Tuesday

The UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo and San Francisco Counties work together every day with people in our communities helping them to grow their own food and garden sustainably with science-based methods. Our programs are largely funded by donations.
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