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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties

Compost & Soil Preparation

Good gardeners grow good soil. It's the soil that grows the garden. 

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Over the Fence (Alameda County): Article

Getting the Dirt on Soil Testing

June 18, 2024
By Jim Farr
Get the dirt on soil testing for Alameda County gardens. Learn pH levels, nutrient analysis, sampling methods & how to interpret results effectively.
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Growing Food in the Lake Tahoe Basin: Site, Soil, and Irrigation

November 28, 2018
Growing food in Tahoe is not for the faint of heart - it can freeze any night of the year, it can snow in any month, but generally our frost-free growing season lasts at least 90 days--from mid-June to mid-September, which is enough to grow a wide variety of edible crops.  Here we'll walk you through…
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