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bright colored, pin-cushion type proteacea
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Article

What to do in the Garden - October

March 17, 2025
By Denise Pinard
Get your garden ready for fall! Our October gardening checklist, created by Master Gardeners, covers essential tasks like planting cool-season crops, preparing for winter, and more.
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Rustic birdhouses in a garden
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Article

What to do in the Garden - November

March 17, 2025
By Denise Pinard
Get your garden ready for fall! Our November gardening checklist, created by Master Gardeners, covers essential tasks like planting cool-season crops, preparing for winter, and more.
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Red bracts on Leucadendron 'Ebony'
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Article

What to do in the Garden - December

March 17, 2025
By Denise Pinard
Prepare your garden for winter! Our December gardening checklist from Master Gardeners includes tips for protecting plants, soil preparation, and planning for next year's garden.
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apples
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Apple

 Scientific Name Malus domestica General Information Apple trees are deciduous, attractive trees native to central Asia and cultivated worldwide. There are hundreds of cultivars, including many familiar names like 'Fuji' and 'Granny Smith.' Most apples need 500 to 1,000 chill hours in winter, although…
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apricots
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Apricot

 Scientific Name Prunus armeniaca General Information Apricots bloom in February and early March, which can coincide with cold rain storms. As a result, consistent crops are unlikely in Marin. However, when one does get a crop it's worth the wait. Apricots perform best where spring weather is dry. They…
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blackberry
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Berry

 Scientific Name Rubus spp General Information Blackberries and raspberries are deciduous vines that do best when trellised. Boysenberries are a hybrid cross of blackberries and raspberries. These plants have perennial roots and biennial shoots or canes that give us fruit in the second year. When to…
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bowl blueberries
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Blueberry

 Scientific Name Vaccinium spp General Information Blueberries belong to the Ericaceae family, which includes azaleas and rhododendrons. They have pinkish flowers in the spring, berries in summer, and often brilliant red and yellow foliage in the fall. Blueberries have pinkish flowers in the spring,…
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cherry
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Cherry

 Scientific Name Prunus avium (sweet)  Prunus cerasus (sour) General Information Cherries are deciduous trees available in sweet (for fresh eating) or sour (for preserving or jams) varieties. Most require between 600 to 900 chill hours (below 45 degrees Fahrenheit). High temperatures contribute to…
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citrus tree
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Citrus

  Scientific Name Citrus spp. General Information Citrus are evergreen shrubs or trees native to Asia and belong to the Rutaceae family. One of California’s most common backyard fruit trees. When to Plant Citrus can be planted any time of the year in frost-free zones. Otherwise, plant in spring…
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fig tree
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Fig

 Scientific Name Ficus carica General Information Fig trees are deciduous, easily-grown, and don't require pollination to yield fruit. Most bear two crops per year: early summer and late summer/early fall. Native to western Asia and eastern Mediterranean, figs thrive in warm climates but also grow in…
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