Gardening

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Link on this page will take you to the events hosted by the UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County!

The UC Master Gardener Program believes that gardening is not just about growing plants, but about cultivating healthier lives, stronger communities, and a more sustainable world.

The gardens at the Martial Cottle Park demonstration garden in San Jose are divided into various collections with distinct themes and focuses. Explore the collection descriptions and click the map to see a larger version with the collections labeled.

Curry Leaf, Bergera koenigii, (formerly Murraya koenigii; older references may still use Murraya) is a small tree native to India. It is not to be confused with curry powder, nor does it taste like curry powder.

There are over three hundred varieties of thyme, but English thyme is the one most commonly grown for culinary use. French thyme has a similar, slightly milder taste. There are also thyme varieties with differently scented or colored leaves, such as lemon, golden lemon, and orange, as well as numerous…

Demonstration GardensThese signs (or smaller versions of them), are featured in our demo gardens. Not all signs are in every garden. Click an image to see a larger version.               

This demonstration garden was moved from St. Louise Hospital in Gilroy to this location in San Martin in 2022, and is currently being developed. We’re in the process of preparing planting beds.

Garden Help Our Garden Help pages for vegetables, fruits, and nuts have growing tips as well as links to information on pests and diseases common in our area.