UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Strawberry Madrone By Leslie Stevens UCCE Master Gardener Arbutus Unedo Planting area: Sunset zones 7 - 24; USDA Hardiness Zones 8 11 Size: Moderate growth to 8 35 feet tall and wide Bloom season: Fall and winter Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Pruning Needs: Minimal pruning is needed except t...

Cora Bell By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Heuchera Height: 1-3 feet, Width: 6-30 inches USDA hardy zone: 4-9 Bloom description and season: Green, white, red, or pink small flowers on stems up to 24 inches high. Spring, summer or fall bloom depends on cultivar and climate.

The UC Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County covered a lot of territory in 2019. Our 90 volunteers recorded over 5,000 volunteer hours and 1100 continuing education hours. Here's a snapshot of the 2019 activities and what we have planned for 2020.

Snake Plant By Andrea Peck UCCE Master Gardener Common Name of Plant: Snake Plant Scientific Name: Sansevieria trifasciata Planting Area: USDA Zone 9-11 Size: 28''-35'' Bloom Season: Varies Exposure: Medium Light Pruning Needs: None.

Meyer Lemon By Leonard Cicerello UCCE Master Gardener Meyer Lemon Citrus x meyeri Planting area: Sunset zones 8, 9, 12-24. Size: 6' to 12' tall and 6' to 10' wide. Bloom Season: Spring. Exposure: Requires at least six hours of sun per day. Afternoon shade is okay, but not required.