Test PB Collection: FTE

By Kim Wilson, UC Master Gardener The majestic oaks throughout California are a defining feature of our native landscape. California has 15 species of oak, 8 of which reach tree size. The deciduous Valley oak, Blue oak, evergreen Coast Live oak and Interior Live oak are the most common.

By Peggy Berhenn, UC Master Gardener Choose acorns from trees on or near your property. Oaks native to your specific microclimate will have the greatest chance of developing into a healthy long-lived tree.

By Peggy Burhenn, UC Master Gardener Bladderpod (Peritoma arborea) Large shrub to 6 feet, bright yellow flowers, full sun, very low water needs, but tolerates summer water. Highly fragrant and easy to propagate from seed.

By Peggy Rice, UC Master Gardener Why prune? To control the size and/or shape of the plant To affect flower/fruit production To train young plants To remove damaged or infested growth To bring new vigor to an older plant What does pruning do?

By Leonard Cicerello, UC Master Gardener The raised beds, as seen in the above picture, were constructed in 2018 for the Demonstration Garden kitchen garden plot. The supplies and instructions are for a single 8 x 4 x 4 bed.

By Patty Smith, UC Master Gardener Your garden can do a lot more than just look goodit can be an entire aroma festival. Whether you are planting a new area, or just filling in empty spots, consider the unique scent of each plant you chose.

By Priscilla McGee, UC Master Gardener What is a seed ball? Seed balls are seeds wrapped in a ball of clay and a nutrient source such as compost, manure or potting soil. They are designed to be complete little planting packages.

By Kim Wilson, UC Master Gardener 17 nutrients are needed for healthy plant growth: Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen are taken from the air and/or water.

By Gene Shroeder, UC Master Gardener What are cactus and succulent plants? They are plants that have evolved to develop characteristics that allow them to survive infrequent or minimal amounts of water.

By Gary Lawson, Susie Silva & Christine Maness, UC Master Gardeners Materials: Selection of succulents either small potted plants or cuttings Container with wide opening and drain holes if possible Gravel or pebbles Cactus mix soil For containers without drainage, you will need additional gravel or...