Gardening

This garden showcases vegetables and ornamentals growing organically in raised beds, in-ground beds, and containers, with an emphasis on using recycled, recyclable or salvaged materials.Address: 433 Charles Street, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (View map)Directions: Located in the southeast corner of Sunnyvale’s…

Join us for our Fall Garden Fair, held at our Martial Cottle Park Demonstration Garden in San Jose. Admission: Free.

January gardening tips for Santa Clara County, categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Tips are available for each month, as well as tips that are applicable for every month.

When to plant: Early spring, while still dormant Harvest window: Many will yield fruit during two windows: May to June, then again August to October, depending on variety. Here is a video on how to harvest figs. Fertilization: If needed, a light application of nitrogen in early spring, while the tree is…

Sweet corn harvested straight from the garden is a delicious treat, but can be challenging for home gardeners to grow. Corn is wind-pollinated, so planting in blocks of at least 3 to 4 short rows may result in better pollination than one or two long rows. Each stalk produces one or two ears.

Kohlrabi is a member of the cabbage family and is grown for its edible, bulb-shaped, stem. Often mistaken for a root plant, the bulb sits just above the soil. The taste and texture are similar to the stems of broccoli but is juicier and crisper.

Gardening tips applicable for any month in Santa Clara County, categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Tips are available for each month.

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Drip irrigation can be used to water trees, plants in containers, raised beds, and many other landscape situations. The amount of water needed and frequency of application varies greatly depending on plant species, soil conditions, and the local environment.

How to manage your drip irrigation system Irrigation control systems are used to ensure a desired level of moisture is maintained for the plants with or without the presence of a human operator. Beyond the basic components of a drip system, there are ways to manage the system as a whole.