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The backyard gardeners of our area have a multitude of challenges when they begin to garden. From our microclimates, elevation, soil ranges to what to plant when and where. The Master Gardeners can help with the questions our gardeners have.
This garden is a focal point of attention due to its rock construction and variety of plants it contains. Some of the original herbs planted included traditional favorites; lavender, rosemary, thyme and golden oregano as well as the lesser known salvia, rue and comfrey.
This ornamental raised flowerbed demonstrates a variety of annual and perennial flowers and shrubs that do well in the Foothills. It also shows how stacked rock can be used to create a raised bed. Verbena tapien, which takes reflective heat, provides a colorful border.
This area shows parents, grandparents and teachers how to develop and encourage a childs interest in gardening. The whimsy of the Zoo Garden (plants with animal names) and the teepee offer places for children to explore and use their imagination.
The orchard demonstrates the Backyard Orchard Culture (BOC), one of the methods recommended by UC experts for the home gardener. BOC encourages the prolonged harvest of tree-ripened fruit from a small space.
