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Chervil, Anthriscus cerefolium, is one of the classic fines herbes used in French cooking (parsley, chives, and tarragon are the others). It has lacy leaves similar to parsley, but smaller and more delicate. Use chervil in ways similar to parsley - in soups, salads, sauces, and egg dishes. The leaves are…

Persicaria odorata goes by several names — Vietnamese coriander, Vietnamese mint, Asian mint, rau ram, Laksa leaf, and phak phai are some of the more common ones. It's a herb used widely in Southeast Asia and is winter hardy in the frost free areas of Zones 9–11. The flavor is described as being reminiscent…

Fall Garden Fair will be held at Martial Cottle Park. Admission to the park and to the Fair are free. Parking is $6. The entrance to the park is on Snell Ave.Important, please note! The park opens at 8 am. Cars are not allowed to line up before the park gates open. Please be respectful of the…

Garden Help > Monthly Tips Even in years with plentiful winter rainfall, our summers in Santa Clara County will always be dry. Planning your landscaping and gardens for our summer dry conditions will put you ahead of the game for future droughts and water restrictions.

This garden showcases vegetables and ornamentals growing organically in raised beds, in-ground beds, and containers, with an emphasis on using recycled, recyclable or salvaged materials.Address: 433 Charles Street, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (View map)Directions: Located in the southeast corner of Sunnyvale’s…

We offer videos of short tips and full-length talks on a variety of garden topics. Visit our YouTube channel or use the handy guide below. In addition, the University of California Television archive contains videos on several popular home gardening topics.

Garden Help > Monthly Tips Monthly 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.

Garden Help > Vegetables White and Green Bok Choi, by Aziz Baameur Pest management: Boy Choy has the same pests and diseases that affect all brassicas (cabbage family crops). See Cabbage cultural tips, pests, and diseases When to plant February to April and September to October.

Garden Help > Fruits & Nuts How to grow: UC Backyard Orchard, Kiwifruit Pest management: Kiwifruit When to plant: JanuaryMarch (bareroot) Harvest window: OctoberNovember, depending on variety Fertilization: Regular nitrogen feeding during first half of growing season Annual care overview: Provide st...

Garden Help > VegetablesUC Links Harvesting, storing and using garlic: Garlic: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and EnjoyPest management: Garlic cultural tips, pests, and diseases The BasicsWhen to plant: Late fall, at least two weeks before the first frost (mid-October through end of November…