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Submit specimens in a clear bag or container. Do not add water to any specimen bag or container. For Plant Problems: It is ideal for the specimen to be collected just before it is brought to a Helpline office. If that is not possible, store the specimen in the refrigerator in the interim.
Correa pulchella Pink Flamingo- Commonly known as the Australian Fuchsia. A small tidy evergreen shrub growing to 3 tall and wide. Very drought tolerant. Prefers well drained soil but can tolerate heavy clay as long as it doesnt get water logged. Can be grown in dry shade under oak trees.
The idea for a Demonstration Garden for the UC Master Gardener Program of San Luis Obispo County started in 2003. At that time, a need was identified to provide more community-based education on horticultural practices for the home gardener.
The Garden of the Seven Sisters is our demonstration garden that is used to provide science-based horticultural education to the San Luis Obispo County community of home gardeners. This outdoor classroom has more than 15 garden plots.
UC Master Gardener Helpline volunteers are available to answer your gardening questions and evaluate your specimens. We use science-based resources and provide you with evidence-based research and advice. Send us an email. Enviar un correo eletronico, hablamos espaol. anrmgslo@ucanr.
Farmers markets are held year-round throughout San Luis Obispo County. SLO Master Gardeners have booths on a semi-regular basis at the Arroyo Grande and Avila Beach Farmers Markets. Our volunteers are on hand to answer your gardening questions.
Our Mission is to extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California, and be guided by our core values and strategic initiatives.
