UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Pressure Canning By Sarah Arana UCCE Master Food Preserver I received a pressure canner as a birthday gift. What can I preserve in it? Anita M. Cayucos, CA What a thoughtful present! Having a pressure canner gives the home preserver several more options for putting up food at its peak freshness.

Citrus Leafminer By Norman Smith The Citrus leaf miner does most of its damage to the flush of new growth on citrus that occurs during the warm summer months, although it does not damage the fruit. Feeding damage occurs on the leaves.

Norman Knows Thrips By Norman Smith UCCE Master Gardener If you have citrus trees, you've probably seen damage from this bug, but not the bug itself.

Autumn Garden Chores by Tami Reece UCCE Master Gardener Now that my plants have passed their peak, what should I do to prepare for winter? Karen P. San Luis Obispo Autumn is the perfect time to clean up your garden from the past season and plan for the next planting cycle.

Plants We Love By Jackie Woods UCCE Master Gardener Common name: Night Blooming Cactus, Golden Torch Cactus, Torch Cactus Latin name: Echinopsis spaciana Size of plant: 2 2 inches wide and as tall as 4 - 7 feet.