UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO

Pinus Attenuata By Linda Lewis Griffith UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Knobcone Pine Planting Zone: Sunset 2-10, 14-21 Size: 20-80 ft. tall, 20-25 ft.

Irises Part 2: Lessons Learned By Patty Smith UCCE Master Gardener After documenting the pro trips for separating iris rhizomes, I trundled into the garden with my fancy new three-pronged digging fork and set in to divide. First lesson learned: my summer-dried clay soil laughed at the digging fork.

Irises By Patty Smith UCCE Master Gardener I purchased this iris a few years ago. Wow, has it been a pleasureproviding these enormous showy blooms for several seasons. Alas, the reliable iris has one drawbackit really needs to be divided periodically.

Rainbow Carrots By Alissa Bright UCCE Master Gardener Rainbow Carrots Daucus carota Planting Area: USDA zones 3-11, all Sunset zones Size: 6-18 root with up to 12 tall, 8 wide leafy crowns Bloom Season: Fall-Spring Exposure: Full sun Pruning needs: When seedlings are 1-2 high, thin carrot plants to...

Wildlife Habitat By Max Light-Pacheco UCCE Master Gardener I want to provide an enticing refuge in my yard for wildlife. How can I make this happen? Anne L.