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May 2025Archived

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Pest Notes
- 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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container gardening, N.Kawakita

UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Unlock the Possibilities of Container Gardening - Palo Alto

Jun 6, 2026

Container Gardening can be an optimal solution for both shade- and sun-loving plants. Learn the benefits and secrets to happy, healthy plants living the good life in a container. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of types of containers, which soil to use, and water and fertilizer requirements for a variety of…

UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County

us master gardeners santa clara , palo alto

UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Open Garden Saturdays- Palo Alto

May 2, 2026

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.

UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County

UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

2.5. Water Wise Use

May 1, 2026

By CoCoMG Helpdesk

Vegetable Gardening - Handbook for Beginners Chapter 2.5.The ideal time to water is before mid-morning. This avoids water waste through evaporation, and enables foliage to dry by sunset, thus precluding disease development.Fungal diseases thrive when temperatures remain between 70 and 80 degrees; they need…

UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

2.4. Composting

May 1, 2026

By CoCoMG Helpdesk

Vegetable Gardening - Handbook for Beginners Chapter 2.4.Composting is a method of producing a nutrient rich soil amendment (plant food) by using naturally occurring beneficial fungi and bacteria to break down organic waste. The simple process of composting allows large amounts of household, yard, and/or…

UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

2.3. Transplanting

May 1, 2026

By CoCoMG Helpdesk

Vegetable Gardening - Handbook for Beginners Chapter 2.3.Most vegetables transplant well. Exceptions include those with long tap roots like carrots, parsley, and cilantro, and also potatoes and corn, which should be sown directly outdoors where they will mature.Choose plants in 6-packs and 4” pots. The small…

UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

2.2. Seed Starting

May 1, 2026

By CoCoMG Helpdesk

Vegetable Gardening - Handbook for Beginners Chapter 2.2.Starting vegetable seeds indoors early can reduce the cost of transplants and allow you to grow varieties that may be difficult to find in the nursery as transplants. To start you will need a soilless mix; growing containers; and the proper…

UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

2.1. Soil Preperation

May 1, 2026

By CoCoMG Helpdesk

Vegetable Gardening - Handbook for Beginners Chapter 2.1. Soil structure Garden soil provides plants with air, water, and mineral nutrients. Soil in good physical condition (good structure or tilth) can hold and provide plant roots with adequate quantities of nutrients, water, and air; it will…

a mix of small succulents, many with bright fuchsia flowers

UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Article

What to Know About Watering

May 1, 2026

By Denise Pinard

What to Know About Watering(Short Answer: It Depends)by Delise Weir, Master Gardener How Much Should I Water?In almost every gardening class I’ve taught or attended, the same question inevitably arises: “How much should I water?”The answer is always, “It depends.” But what does it depend on?Soil:…