Santa Clara

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Generation Connection Teaching Garden Started in 1985, this gardening project is designed to connect adults and children through exploration of life within a garden. It uses the outdoor garden classroom on the Santa Clara Adult Education campus and offers many plants and animals for young children…

Garden Help > Monthly TipsMonthly tips are categorized by To-Dos, What to Plant, or Pests and Diseases. Scroll through the list to see items in each category. Also, refer to our list of tips useful for any month.To-dosPests and diseasesWhat to Plant⁠To-do: OctoberAlmond and Walnut HarvestApple and Pear…

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links Pest management: TurnipsThe BasicsTurnips are a cool season root vegetable that grow best between 50–65°F. Higher temperatures may produce strong-flavored roots. The leaves are also edible and are referred to as "turnip greens".When to plantTransplant: February–April …

Garden Help > Fruits & NutsUC Links  How to grow and Pest management: Apricots, also see Plum Bud Gall Mite Fact SheetSummer pruning overview: Prune Apricot and Cherry Trees in AugustThe BasicsWhen to plant: January–early FebruaryHarvest window: June–July, depending on varietyFertilization:…

Garden Help > Vegetables UC LinksHow to growGrowing ArtichokesGrow and harvest artichokes [video, 4:10] Pest management: Artichoke Pest ManagementThe BasicsArtichokes are considered a cool season crop but can be grown as a perennial in Santa Clara County. They require lots of sun, plenty of…

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links How to grow: Celery Production in CaliforniaPest management: Celery pest management (written for commercial growers) The BasicsCelery is challenging to grow in most of Santa Clara County. It grows best at 60–65ºF though it will tolerate temperatures from 45–75ºF…

Garden Help >Vegetables > Tomatoes Tomatoes do best planted in full sun all day, although they will usually produce some crop with less.

When to plant Transplant or direct seed: May–June. Cucumbers are very sensitive to cold. For best results, wait until daytime temperatures are regularly in the high 70s–80s°F and soil temperature is at least 65–70°F Start in pots for transplants: April–May; ready to transplant in 4 weeks

Santa Clara County provides a year-round climate that is well-suited to growing a variety of culinary and aromatic herbs. Herbs are a great choice for beginner gardeners as they tend to be easy to grow and care for. They are a wonderful addition as borders to your vegetable garden or can be easily grown in…