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It’s two months before 2026! November in the Garden is the topic this week on In The Garden with UC Master Gardeners. MGs Teena Spindler and Katrina Kirkeby once again give you a brand new This Month in the Garden for the month. More to know about Bulbs that adds to your knowledge from last week! Teena…
It’s a New Season! Gone are the hot dry days of summer. An October rainfall has energized everything that is growing in the Demonstration Garden. The plants seem to be offering up a sigh of relief, just as we humans do when the summer heat is past. And the moistened soil now makes digging easier for all…
One of the easiest and most adaptable ways to grow fresh vegetables, herbs, or ornamentals is with container gardening. It's an ideal option for those living in apartments, condos, or areas with poor soil, and it works just as well for anyone who wants to garden on a patio or balcony. Even with limited space…
It’s almost Halloween, so many of us are thinking about jack-o-lanterns, skeletons, and mummies. When you think of a mummy, you probably imagine the scary kind inspired by the ancient Egyptian ritual of preserving the bodies of the dead. When we talk about mummies at UC IPM, we mean something completely…
Fall is the best time to plant garlic for a summer harvest. Both the softneck and hardneck types of garlic can be planted now. The softneck varieties are found in most grocery stores. They have a mild flavor and store very well. Two recommended softneck varieties for our climate are “California Early”…
This week on In The Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we blend old with new! Last week, Teena Spindler told you about her favorite ways to keep her garden as spectacular now after all of the work over the years. The heavy design part is done and proven. Now, everything that has “naturalized” will come…
The Basics of Pruning Pruning isn’t just about keeping plants tidy, it’s about enhancing the health, structure, and appearance of your landscape. With the right tools and a little know-how, you can promote stronger growth, reduce disease, and even increase flowering in your trees and shrubs.Pruning…
This week on In The Garden with UC Master Gardeners, MGs Teena Spindler and Katrina Kirkeby expound on the meaning of lazy gardening! Or, as we call today’s show, Low Effort Flower Gardens. These two ladies often talk about leaving on vacation and coming back to see PRESENTS all over their gardens! …
Vertebrate pests can pose a serious threat to the achievement of one’s “dream garden” by wreaking havoc on plants and vegetables literally overnight. They feed or gnaw on the roots of ornamental plants, vines, shrubs and trees, and even plastic water lines. In our area, pocket gophers, moles, voles and…
Planning a Raised Bed | Materials | Ground Preparation | Structure | Soil | Planting | Care and Maintenance | Fertilizer | Water | Pest and Weed ManagementWhy Choose Raised Beds?Raised bed gardening offers a wide range of benefits that make it a smart, enjoyable, and rewarding choice for gardeners of all…
