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Succulent Arrangements for Sun, Laura Balaoro
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Succulent Sales

Here is a list of beautiful succulents we have propagated for sale. They thrive both in containers and in the ground. For information on caring for succulents, see our succulents help page.For upcoming sale events, see our Events Calendar.Succulent list Succulent SamplerA 4-inch pot containing 5 to…
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plants, pots, and gardening hand tools
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Spring Garden Fair Gardening Talks 2026

Join us for these great gardening talks and get your questions answered afterward. Talks will be held outdoors on our parcel. Most will last about 45 minutes. Let our free Plant Sitting booth watch your purchases while you attend talks or visit the gardens.
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Tomatoes
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Growing Great Tomatoes

Tomatoes do best planted in full sun all day, although they will usually produce some crop with less. If your plants have had symptoms of disease in previous years, it is important to plant in soil that has not grown tomatoes or their relatives such as peppers or eggplants for three or more years.
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Tomato fest Karen Schaffer
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High Density Tomato Growing

Too many tomatoes to choose from? Can‘t make up your mind? Consider High Density Tomato Growing, a great technique for anyone who wants to try lots and lots of varieties. Some advice: Plant two different tomato seedlings together in a single cage.
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January Tips

January gardening tips for Santa Clara County, categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Tips are available for each month, as well as tips that are applicable for every month.
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Apricots on tree
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Apricot

When to plant: January to early February Harvest window: June to July, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality Prune in summer (after harvest through early September)
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February Tips

February gardening tips for Santa Clara County, categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Tips are available for each month, as well as tips that are applicable for every month.
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Fruits & Nuts
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Apple

When to plant: January through March Harvest window: July through October, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality Dormant Pruning (January and February) to encourage vigor; Summer pruning (post-harvest) to control vigor
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Tips & Events Newsletter

Garden HelpOur popular, once-a-month Tips & Events newsletter includes timely gardening tips, reminders about important garden tasks, alerts to possible pests, and a list of our upcoming talks, plant sales, and other events. Sign up below. You can also browse past tips or past newsletters.Browse our tips…
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April Tips

April gardening tips for Santa Clara County, categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Tips are available for each month, as well as tips that are applicable for every month.
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