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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties

What to do in the Garden

A monthly guide to best practices in your Central Coast garden

 

 

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Rustic birdhouses in a garden
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What to do in the Garden - November

March 17, 2025
By Denise Pinard
Get your garden ready for fall! Our November gardening checklist, created by Master Gardeners, covers essential tasks like planting cool-season crops, preparing for winter, and more.
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Red bracts on Leucadendron 'Ebony'
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What to do in the Garden - December

March 17, 2025
By Denise Pinard
Prepare your garden for winter! Our December gardening checklist from Master Gardeners includes tips for protecting plants, soil preparation, and planning for next year's garden.
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Orange aloe flowers with a light dusting of snow
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What to do in the Garden - January

March 17, 2025
By Denise Pinard
From food gardening to fruit trees, find winter tasks for a thriving spring garden. Learn about maintenance, planting, and pest management.
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A tray of newspaper pots with tiny seedlings
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What to do in the Garden - February

March 17, 2025
By Denise Pinard
February gardening in Central Coast: Plant bare roots, prune roses & fruit trees, start seeds, & manage pests. Get your garden thriving this month!
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A red clover flower in a field of cover crop
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What to do in the Garden - March

March 17, 2025
By Denise Pinard
March gardening in the Central Coast: From vegetables to flowers, find essential planting and maintenance tips for a beautiful spring garden.
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pink spring blossoms on a fruit tree branch
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What to do in the Garden - April

March 17, 2025
By Denise Pinard
April gardening: Warm-season planting, continued seed starting, and managing spring growth. Get your Central Coast garden flourishing this month.
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Pink cosmos in front of orange and yellow nasturtiums
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What to do in the Garden - May

March 17, 2025
By Denise Pinard
May gardening: Maximizing growth, managing pests, and consistent watering. Keep your Central Coast garden thriving with our expert tips.
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A garden with a fountain in the foreground and a variety of plants behind
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What to do in the Garden - June

March 17, 2025
By Denise Pinard
June garden tasks: Harvesting, deep watering, weed control, and managing summer temperatures. Keep your garden thriving with our expert advice.
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Matilija poppies
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What to do in the Garden - July

March 17, 2025
By Denise Pinard
July garden tasks: Harvesting, deep watering, weed control, and managing summer temperatures. Keep your garden thriving with our expert advice.
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small ripening green melons on a vine
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What to do in the Garden - August

March 17, 2025
By Denise Pinard
August garden tasks: Harvesting, deep watering, weed control, and managing summer temperatures. Keep your garden thriving with our expert advice.
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