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Youth Enrollment

Mariposa County 4-H program year begins October 1st, however enrollment in the California 4-H program begins July 1. To enroll for the first time or to re-enroll, please follow these steps:
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June

What to Plant in June Plant Seed: It is getting late, butBeans, beets, corn, cucumber, melons, parsnip, peppers, pumpkins, radish, all squash, tomatoes. Gladiola corms every 2 weeks. Dahlias Plant Seed - Greenhouse or Cold Frame None this month. Set out Plants Eggplant, peppers, tomatoes.
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May

What To Plant In May Plant Seed: Beans, beets, carrots, corn, cucumber, melons, okra, parsley, parsnip, peppers, pumpkins, radish, all squash, tomatoes. Annuals Cannas, lilies, tuberous begonias. Plant Seed - Greenhouse or Cold Frame Time for house cleaning.
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Month-by-Month

There's always something to do in the foothill garden! Keep up with monthly reminders and tips. Remember, though, things change fast in the foothills. Base your activities on the annual situation and microclimate of your area rather than on a strict month-to-month schedule.
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November

What to Plant in November Trees, shrubs, perennials November is the best months to plant trees and shrub. Root evergreen cuttings: boxwood, English ivy, holly, juniper, yew. Flowers Direct seed wildflowers. Plant the bulbs you have chilling in the refrigerator.
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December

What to Plant in December Trees, shrubs, perennials Choose and plant camellias and azaleas. Bare-root roses start appearing in nurseries this month. Shop while selections are good. Choose a living Christmas tree; keep it outside until Christmas week. Dig a hole now to plant after the holidays.
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January

What to Plant in January Trees, shrubs, perennials Bare-root deciduous shrubs and trees are available now. Plant your living Christmas tree. Flowers Plant your bare-root roses. Continue to plant tulips, narcissus, daffodil, and hyacinths for a longer show of blooms in the spring.
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February

What to plant in February Trees, shrubs, perennials Bare-root deciduous shrubs and trees are available now. Roses, grapes, blackberries, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, asparagus, chives, onion sets, green onion plants. Below 2000 ft.: shallots, lettuce, parsley, cabbage family.
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March

What to plant in March Trees, shrubs, perennials Container roses, shrubs and trees. Grapes, cane berries, rhubarb. Flowers Below 2000 ft: Canterbury Bells, Forget-Me-Nots, Foxglove, Pansies, Primula and other available perennials.
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