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Containers Wall Mount by Brian Okamoto
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Container Gardening Basics

Container gardening can be a method of gardening for those who may not be able to have a traditional garden in the ground. It provides for a flexible planting site, freedom from poor soil, and the ability to move plants around with the seasons.
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Farm stand at MCP by Hank Morales
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Becoming a UC Master Gardener

Are you a Santa Clara County resident who wants to learn more about science-based, sustainable gardening practices and would enjoy sharing that knowledge with the home gardening public? If so, we encourage you to join the UC Master Gardeners!
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MCP Pavilion talk 2019
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Fall Garden Fair Gardening Talks 2025

Fall Gardening Fair talks schedule. Use our free Plant Daycare for your purchases, then join us for these great gardening talks and get your questions answered afterward. Talks are held outdoors in various areas on our parcel and will be about 45 minutes long.
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SMall chalkboard with he words "Gardening Tips" handwritten on it
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Fruits & Nuts Tips

Here's a collection of tips related to growing fruits and nuts. Produced by the Santa Clara County Master Gardeners.
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fall winter flowers
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Ornamentals Tips

Ornamental plants add beauty to our yards. Below is a collection of our monthly tips that relate to ornamental plants.
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Pests Tips

Garden Help > Monthly Tips Here's a collection of our monthly tips about managing various pests, weeds, diseases, or other conditions. "IPM" stands for Integrated Pest Management. It's a process you can use to solve pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment.
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Irrigation Tips

View a list of irrigation-related tips, such as using the right type of irrigation method for your garden ensures a steady water supply for your plants with the least amount of water wastage. Installing an irrigation system provides a more controlled method of delivering water to your garden. Includes a…
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Soil Tips

Garden Help > Monthly TipsGood nutrient balance makes healthy garden soils. It is beneficial to get soil tested by a state-certified laboratory. Below is a collection of our monthly tips that relate to garden soils.To-DosWhat to PlantTo-Dos: SoilBone Meal for Bulbs? Green Waste or Compost Mulch Bare Soil…
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Vegetables Tips

Garden Help > Monthly TipsHere is a collection of our monthly tips about vegetables.To-DosPests and DiseasesWhat to PlantTo-Dos: VegetablesBolting Lettuces Broccoli - Multiple Harvests Change to Cool Season Planting Consider Dehydrating Some Of Your Harvest Cool Season Vegetables Direct Seeding Drought…
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herb cluster Karen Schaffer
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Herbs

Santa Clara County provides a year-round climate that is well-suited to growing a variety of culinary and aromatic herbs. Herbs are a great choice for beginner gardeners as they tend to be easy to grow and care for. They are a wonderful addition as borders to your vegetable garden or can be easily grown in…
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