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tomatoes College of Marin Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden photo Jean Christofferson
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Tomato

Scientific Name Solanum lycopersicum General Information These instructions are for indeterminate tomatoes, which grow and produce until killed by frost or disease. Determinate varieties have similar requirements but need less support and pruning and work in smaller containers. Determinate…
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Neighborhood food gardening fair in Sonoma County this March
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Neighborhood Food Gardening Fair

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Mar 22 2025

Just in time for Spring, Sonoma County Master Gardeners invite you to a Neighborhood Food Gardening Fair. The event will offer expert Master Gardener advice on seed starting and garden concerns. Free seeds while supplies last.
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News from the Edible Demo Garden

What Edible Gardens Need | Best Choices for Marin | Preparing | Planting & Spacing | Edibles in Containers | Planting Calendar | Grow & Care Sheets | Tips & Techniques |  Maintenance | Top 20 Problems in Edible Gardens | Fruit Trees | Cover Crops & Soil Enhancements | Conserving…
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Bouquet of unusually colored sunflowers
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Spring Garden Fair

Join us for our Spring Garden Fair, held at our Martial Cottle Park Demonstration Garden in San Jose. Admission: Free. Parking: $6 About Martial Cottle Park Directions (Google Maps) Please note: The park opens at 8 am. Cars are not allowed to line up before the park gates open.
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Fall Garden Fair Ornamentals

Some cool season ornamentals bloom in the winter while others grow slowly then explode into flower for fabulous spring blooms. Plant in SeptemberOctober for beautiful bouquets in a few months.
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Pile of long red and yellow peppers
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Spring Garden Fair Peppers/Chiles

We offer a wide range of delicious and unusual pepper/chile seedlings from around the world - India, South America, Mexico, Africa, USA and more. Whether you like sweet and juicy or hot and searing, you'll find many choices to please your palate.
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Demonstration Gardens

Our demonstration gardens showcase best practices for home gardeners and provide hands-on gardening experiences. Gardens are open to the public (days and hours vary by location).You're invited to visit, ask questions, and garden with us when we're working in the garden. We also offer classes, events, and…
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Sustainable gardening class at McClellan Ranch Preserve
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McClellan Ranch Garden

Our focus is demonstrating and teaching best gardening practices for growing edible vegetables, greens, and herbs enjoyed in the food of the many Asian cultures represented in Santa Clara County and Cupertino.
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