UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Sweet Broom By Andrea Peck UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Sweet Broom Latin Name: Genista x spachianus Size of Plant: This plant grows 6'-8' high and 5'-6' wide. Bloom Description: Profuse bright yellow flowers clustering along the end of the stem. Exposure: Full Sun.

Nerium oleander Planting Zone: Sunset zones 8-16, 18-23; USDA 8-10 Size: 8-12 feet tall and wide. However, plants can be as small as 3-4 feet or as tall as 20 feet. Bloom Season: May or June to October Exposure: Most varieties thrive in heat and strong light, even reflected heat from pavement.

We're now seeing the aftermath of this long rainy season. The heavier than normal rain has given us velvety green hills carpeted with an abundance of wildflowers. But we cannot overlook the other less pretty things that benefit from a wet winter lots of weeds and insects.

Canning Workshop By Sarah Arana UCCE Master Food Preserver My grandmother used to can everything but I never paid attention. Now I want to can some of the produce from my garden. Where do I start? Jane S.

California Monkey Flower By Leonard Cicerello UCCE Master Gardener California Monkey Flowers Mimulus aurantiacus (Diplacus aurantiacus) Growing areas: California Sunset zones 7-9 and 14-24 Size of plant: Up to 4 feet tall and wide Bloom description and season: Funnel-shaped, two-lipped flowers said...