UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Cajeput Or Paperbark Tree By Leslie Stevens UCCE Master Gardener Melaleuca quinquenervia Planting area: Sunset Zones 9, 12, 13, 15 -17 and 20 - 24; H1, H2 Size: 20-to-40 feet high; 15-to-25 feet wide Bloom Season: summer to fall Exposure: full sun to partial shade Pruning needs: primarily to remove...

Blue Potato Plant By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Scientific name: Solanum rantonnetii Planting area: USDA 9-11 Size: 5-8 feet tall, 3-5 feet wide Bloom Season: spring through summer to late fall Exposure: Full sun, partial shade in warmer areas Water needs: regular This sun-loving perennial pr...

Pickles By Carol Michael UCCE Master Food Preserver I've been hearing about quick pickles. Can I adapt a traditional family pickle recipe to make it a quick pickle? -Lizette C. San Luis Obispo The bounty of fresh cucumbers is upon us.

Soils and Water Management By Leonard Cicerello UCCE Master Gardener How can I get more enjoyment out of my gardens? Denise S. Morro Bay I came across an old saying, feed the soil, not the plant.

Peach Tree By Andrea Peck UCCE Master Gardener Prunus persica Planting Area: USDA Zones 5,6,7,8 Size: A standard peach tree will grow to 25 feet tall and wide. Dwarf varieties grow 6 feet tall and 6 feet wide.