UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Ticks By Leonard Cicerello UCCE Master Gardener Common name: Ticks Scientific name: Ticks are Arachnids in the Order Acari. Size: Depending on species, sizes range from the size of the head of a pin, up to one inch.

Citrus By Carol Michael UCCE Master Food Preserver It's raining satsuma mandarins and lemons in my neighborhood. What can I do beyond making juice and eating them fresh? Tim C.

Winter Pruning By Ardis Neilsen UCCE Master Gardener Whether you want to learn how to prune your fruit trees or select new ones for your garden, come join us at the next Advice to Grow By lecture presented by University of California San Luis Obispo County Master Gardeners Jutta Thoerner and Rob Kei...

Food Safety Open House By Tami Reece UCCE Master Food Preserver Have you wondered how to make jam without cooking it or pickles in your refrigerator? Is it safe to preserve fresh salmon with a pressure canner? How do you make fruit leather and dried fruit for hiking snacks?

Camellia By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Family: Theaceae Planting area: USDA 6-9 Size: Average 6-12 feet, generally shaped as shrub or tree Bloom Season: December through Mid-Spring, depending on species Exposure: bright, indirect light; tolerates early morning sun with afternoon shade Pruning...