Gardening

Garden Help > Monthly TipsHere is a collection of our monthly tips about vegetables.To-DosPests and DiseasesWhat to PlantTo-Dos: VegetablesBolting Lettuces Broccoli - Multiple Harvests Change to Cool Season Planting Consider Dehydrating Some Of Your Harvest Cool Season Vegetables Direct Seeding Drought…

Of the over 600 varieties of mints, the two most popular are peppermint (Mentha piperita) and spearmint (M. spicata). Peppermint, which is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint, has a higher concentration of menthol than does spearmint. Accordingly, peppermint is more often used in candies, chocolates,…

Fall Garden Fair ornamentals descriptions. Some cool season ornamentals bloom in the winter while others grow slowly then explode into flower for fabulous spring blooms. Plant in September through October for beautiful bouquets in a few months.

Blueberry varieties testing conducted in Santa Clara County to evaluate the following characteristics of each of the varieties: flavor, productivity, harvest season, landscape value including plant form, foliage characteristics, fall foliage color, and winter ornamental value.

Emma Prusch Farm Park includes heritage, high density, and rare fruit orchards, a Plant Science Center, two community gardens, pollinator and butterfly gardens, as well as acres of lush green lawns for picnics and playing.

When to plant: January through March Harvest window: July through October, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality Dormant Pruning (January and February) to encourage vigor; Summer pruning (post-harvest) to control vigor

When to plant: January to March Harvest window: June to October, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and fall, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality Dormant Spray (December to February): depending on disease pressure, consider dormant sprays to control for…

Chayote, a member of the cucurbit family (along with cucumber, melons, and squash), is a perennial vine which produces edible vegetables used in cooking and used raw in salads and salsas. Plant seed or sprouted fruit in May to September, possibly April or October.

ollards are a cool season vegetable grown for their leaves. They are related to cabbage but do not form a tight head. Collards tolerate a wide range of warm to cold temperatures and, like many members of the cabbage family, will taste sweeter after a light frost.

How to Become a UC Master GardenerThe first step is to fill out our interest form survey.  Enter your contact information in our UC Master Gardener Training Interest Survey and we will contact you when the application process begins for the next training in your county.  If you are in the Tahoe…