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Two avocados still on the tree
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Growing Avocados on the Central Coast

Apr 24 2025

Did you know you can grow great avocados in our cool foggy summers?Join our online workshop to learn all about avocados!Find out which varieties do best in our Monterey Bay area, how to choose a good tree and how to plant it properly, how to care for and fertilize your tree as well as protect it from pests…
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newly planted vegetable garden in raised beds
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Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable Garden - DEMO

Apr 19 2025

Ready to start your FIRST vegetable garden? Or IMPROVE upon your previous efforts?  Join us for our . . .  NEW Vegetable Gardening Class Series giving less experienced vegetable growers the informationthey need to succeed. Class 2 - Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable…
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recently planted vegetable garden
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Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable Garden - ONLINE

Apr 17 2025

Ready to start your FIRST vegetable garden? Or IMPROVE upon your previous efforts?  Join us for our . . .  NEW Vegetable Gardening Class Series giving less experienced vegetable growers the informationthey need to succeed. Class 2 - Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable…
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Under the Spell of Succulents

Apr 12 2025

Join us for Under the Spell of Succulents Public Workshop on Sat, April 12 from 10 - 12 noon. Our speaker is Roz Tampone, UC Master Gardener of Fresno County Topics covered will be: How to grow and care for succulents in your garden and containers and more
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Rod Stiefvater speaks at a Department of Plant Sciences seminar
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Gift extends UC Davis pistachio research on new scions, rootstocks

March 6th, 2025
By Emily C. Dooley
The University of California, Davis, is enhancing and expanding its Pistachio Breeding Program after a generous gift from philanthropist and pistachio farmer Rod Stiefvater, who is donating more than $335,000 over three years to develop new rootstocks that thrive under changing climate conditions.
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Cherry

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links  How to grow and Pest management: CherriesSummer pruning overview: Prune Apricot and Cherry Trees in AugustThe BasicsWhen to plant: January–early FebruaryHarvest window: May–June, depending on varietyFertilization: Nitrogen in…
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Tomato Trial: Getting Started

Review Growing Great Tomatoes before planting your seedlings. Harden off your seedlings by gradually acclimating plants to outdoor conditions for 4 to 7 days before transplanting into the ground. Start by placing the plants in a sheltered location like a covered patio.
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Berries

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts How to grow: The California Garden Web, Berries. Also, see our separate Blueberries page.
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Assortment of colorful, red and orange tomatoes
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Spring Garden Fair Tomatoes

We offer a wide selection of delicious tomato seedlings, from huge beefsteaks to bite-size cherry tomatoes, both heirloom and modern varieties, in a rainbow of colors. All have been trialed by UC Master Gardeners and chosen for great flavor, productivity, and vigor.Public Tomato TrialIn addition to the…
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Blueberry Varieties

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts > Blueberries Blueberry varieties testing conducted in Santa Clara County to evaluate the following characteristics of each of the varieties: flavor, productivity, harvest season, landscape value including plant form, foliage characteristics, fall foliage color, and winte...
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