Gardening

We have two demonstration gardens outside the Santa Clara County building where the UC Master Gardener offices are located, the Berger Edibles Demo & Teaching Garden and the Berger Native Demonstration Garden.

This page provides comprehensive information about fruit tree pruning.

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When to plant: January to March Harvest window: August to October, depending on variety Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and fall, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality Dormant sprays as needed to control scale, aphids, mites, and overwintering psylla.

Transplant in May to June, possibly April depending on weather and local conditions. For best results, wait until daytime temperatures are regularly over 70°F. If growing your own seedlings, start the seeds 6 weeks before you want to plant.

This corn trial was performed in the summer of 2007 at our Nine Palms project location (no longer in use). Under challenging weather conditions, Silver Queen and Peaches & Cream ranked highest among the four corns tested. Golden Bantam is not recommended.

Gardening in Tahoe is unlike many other places in California. The microclimates, elevation, and cold weather are just some of the things that make the area distinct, and a distinct challenge for those of us who love to dig in the dirt.

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Installing drip irrigation involves using specialized equipment.

 Prioritize Your PlantsHigh priority plants are usually trees and shrubs that provide shade, are expensive to replace, and take a long time to mature.Medium priority plants are groundcovers, perennials (edibles, herbs, and flowers), and vines that grow quickly and are usually inexpensive to replace.Low…