Your Home for Gardening in the Eastern Sierra
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If you need to bring a physical sample for identification, there is a place in the lobby of the Inyo County Services Building at 207 W South Street in Bishop, next to the thrift store. (MAP.)
Be sure to visit our Facebook page as well to see what's going on in the garden!
This site contains local information of interest to gardeners in our region.
We don't try to be a comprehensive source on horticulture. There are hundreds of books and other websites that can provide that knowledge including the California Garden Web and the UC IPM Program to name two.
Our goal is to provide information that applies to our local situation, beyond what's provided in a general way elsewhere.
If you're interested in learning more about gardening in our area, consider attending one of our workshops or becoming a Master Gardener volunteer yourself!
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Grow Your Own Pomegranates
If you enjoy pomegranates you may be delighted to know that they will grow in the Owens Valley. They originally come from areas such as Iran and the Mediterranean areas. There are many varieties available, each with its own characteristics – some...
