UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Dusty Miller By Andrea Peck UCCE Master Gardener Latin name: Jacobaea maritima Size of plant: 6 inches to 3 feet tall by 3 feet wide Bloom description and season: clusters of small yellow flowers after first year Exposure: full sun, some shade Pruning needs: prune to maintain as foliage only plant o...

New Zealand Tea Tree By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Leptospermum scoparium; Myrtaceae Planting Zone: 14-24 (Sunset) Size of plant: height 6-15 feet; spread 3-6 feet Bloom description and season: -1 single or double showy flowers in red, pink or white petals surround a hard center cone that mat...

Christmas In July By Tami Reece Master Food Preserver I am always so busy during the holidays. Are there gifts I can make now that I can give in December? Courtney M. Paso Robles There are so many foods that can be preserved now and given as gifts later.

Citrus And Avocados By Leslie E. Stevens UCCE Master Gardener Do my citrus and avocado trees need any special care in the summer? Carol P. Arroyo Grande It's a good idea to keep an eye on these valuable trees, making sure they have sufficient water and aren't overwhelmed by pests and diseases.

Gaura lindheimeri (Beeblossom) By Jackie Woods UCCE Master Gardener Planting areas: thrives in sandy, loamy, well-drained soils Size: 18-24 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide Bloom season: early summer into fall Exposure: enjoys full sun Pruning needs: trim back flowered stems to encourage new stems...