On April 1, 2023, the La Loma Native Garden held its 3rd annual Pollinator Festival. Participants stopped by the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener booth to spin our Pollinator Wheel and learn about native insects and best landscaping practices to protect them.
Our Succulent Gardening Workshop is happening just in time to make the perfect gift for Mother's Day for your mother, grandmother, favorite aunt, or someone in your life you'd like to honor. Giving an experience is a unique way to show someone you care.
If you've always wanted to learn how to propagate or multiply your plants, here is your chance! Plant propagation allows you to share your plants with friends and family. This class will focus on how and when to take vegetative stem cuttings and what plants you can divide.
Last week I discussed ornamental edible flowers. This article features some of the edible flowers from vegetable, fruit and weed plants. A reminder: before consuming edible flowers, one should always proceed with caution.
Around this time of year, Master Gardeners are often asked, What is the name of the gorgeous flowering tree blooming in your parking lot? Everyone describes the flower colors differently, with some saying they are pink while others say purple or red.