Gardening

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The Sherwood Demo Garden is comprised of 16 individual gardens. Our Rose Garden is a classic rose garden with four beds arranged in a circle around a center gazebo, enclosed within a picket fence with arbors for climbing roses at the ends of the four brick paths.

The University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) is the bridge between local agricultural issues and the power of UC research. ANR advisors, specialists, and faculty bring practical, science-based answers to Californians.

UC Master Gardeners of Amador County's ClassesUC Master Gardeners offer free classes on various gardening topics throughout the year.  Check our calendar for upcoming classes each month. Calendar of EventsFor more information contact the Master Gardeners 10am to noon, Tuesdays,…

UC Master Gardeners of Butte County bi-annual plant sale will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 9am until noon at the Demonstration Garden at Patrick Ranch. Workshops include Espalier and Raised Garden/Vegetable Beds. Plants have been propagated by UC Master Gardeners of Butte County and have been…

Borage, Borago officinalis, is native to the Mediterranean region. It is also known as starflower, bee bush, bee bread, and tailwort. It is typically grown for its bright blue star-shaped flowers. The flowers and leaves have a cucumber-like flavor, and can be used in salads or as dessert or beverage…

Here's a collection of tips related to growing fruits and nuts. Produced by the Santa Clara County Master Gardeners.

The most popular variety of lemongrass grown is Cymbopogon citratus, a native of southern India and Ceylon. The fast growing plant has slender blue-green leaves that turn red in the fall. While lemongrass is widely used as a fragrance in perfumes and cosmetics, the focus here is on its culinary value. The…

It's a common myth that we should put gravel or other coarse-textured material in the bottom of a container to improve drainage. It seems intuitive that it should work, but our intuition is wrong. Here's why.

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.