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Garden Glossary

UC Delivers | ANR News Abscission The dropping off of a leaf, fruit, or flower. Acid See pH. Adventitious Plant structures or organs, such as buds, shoots, or roots, produced in an abnormal position or that arise from other plant tissues.
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Composting & Grasscycling

Did you know that about 25% of your trash is compostable? Lawn clippings, shrub and tree trimming, leaves, and food (except for dairy products, meats, and grease) are organic health food just waiting to be returned to the soil.
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Composting (the "pile" or "batch" method)

Did you know that about 25% of your trash is compostable? Lawn clippings, shrub and tree trimming, leaves, and food (except for dairy products, meats, and grease) are organic health food just waiting to be returned to the soil.
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Linking school gardens to academic content

CA Ag in the Classroom -Their mission is to increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among California's educators and students with an appreciation of agriculture by all.
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Grants and Fundraising

We hope that the following web-site will inspire you to apply for a school garden grant. There are many resources available to teachers and school gardens.
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Composting with Worms

Organic materials make up approximately two-thirds of the waste stream. While much of this is paper which can be used more efficiently or recycled, a large portion is material like food waste for which few beneficial options outside of composting exist.
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Home Vegetable Gardening

Planting Guide - A useful chart that shows planting and harvesting dates of warm and cool season crops that do well in our area.
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