UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Fall Festival Fun By Ardis Neilsen UCCE Master Gardener Have you ever wanted to create a succulent mini-garden? Do you have plant questions? Want to learn how to safely manage garden pests?

By Linda Lewis Griffith UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Beach aster, Seaside daisy Planting Zone: Sunset zones 4-6, 15-17, 22-24 Size: Forms a clump 1 foot high to 3 feet wide Bloom Season: Spring and summer, into fall if pruned Exposure: Full sun or light shade; burns in hot inland sun Pruning Ne...

Correa Pulchella By Linda Lewis Griffith UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Pink Australian Fuchsia Planting Zone: Sunset zones 14-24 Size: 2-2 feet tall, 8 feet wide Bloom Season: Late fall into spring Exposure: Full sun; partial shade in hottest climates Pruning Needs: Regular light pruning stimul...

Tomato Talk By Sarah Arana UCCE Master Food Preserver I planted some tomatoes this year and I have more than my family can eat. What's the best way to preserve some for the winter? Adam M.

Tropicals By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardner Can I grow Tropical Fruit in SLO County? Maria E., Los Osos Yes, you can.