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Growing table grapes in the home garden or landscape offers many benefits that are popular with the publicsuch as delicious fruit, and if grown on an arbor, cool shade in the summer.
Succulents are easy to plant, require minimum care, are inexpensive and simple to propagate and have few pests. They provide year round interest with their sculptural shapes and beautiful colors, especially in winter.
Rather than a thirsty lawn, why not substitute low growing thyme? That was the idea behind the garden to the rear of the Learning Center. We chose several varieties including: Elfin, red and white creeping and wooly.
This garden was designed to demonstrate that water thrifty gardens can be attractive. The plants in the water wise garden meet at least two of the following three criteria: 1. Require little or no water. 2. Are fire resistant. 3. Are deer resistant. Many of the plants are common, e.g.
Gardeners frequently ask about wild plants or native plants and the use of them in the garden. Our goal in these two gardens is to demonstrate both the difference between the two, and, through the use of elevation changes, what plants can grow in different areas.
The Heritage Roses throughout the garden and along the perimeter are all rescued from old home sites, ranches, cemetery plots, roadsides and private collections. They represent our history in Calaveras county and adjoining areas.
This area houses shade-loving and newly propagated plants and transplants throughout the year. It is also the staging area for the Master Gardeners plant sales We donate some of our plants to local school & community gardens.
The first three beds at the main entrance to the garden are designed to be easily accessible. They are sturdy and elevated. Bed 2 is constructed of dry stacked cinder blocks which provides a comfortable seating area for gardeners and visitors alike.
Phone: 209-754-2880 (Please leave a message with your contact information.) Email: calaverasmg@ucanr.edu Online: Ask a Master Gardener Please check back for updated information. Master Gardeners are available at events to diagnose plant problems (bring in a sample if you can).
Master Gardeners regularly contribute articles to local newspapers. Click on an title below to read the article. Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat to view these articles. Download the free software.
