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Central Sierra: El Dorado County | Master Gardener | Orchard Garden

The Sherwood Demo Garden is comprised of 16 individual gardens. The Orchard Garden is currently made up of 25 fruit trees consisting of Pome, Stone, Citrus, and more. One of the educational goals of the Orchard Garden is to demonstrate pruning (fall and summer), fall and winter dormant spraying, fruit…
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Tips and Guides

Garden tasks by month and season. Vegetable planting guides for the valley and the foothills. Get answers to your timely questions. Explore our monthly editor's pick for outstanding plants, interesting insects, a fun places to visit, new techniques, and helpful tools.
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Gardening and Landscaping

Information on Gardens and Landscaping, Plants and Seeds, Orchards and Trees and Research; plus planting guides for the north valley and foothills.
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Demonstration Gardens

Our demonstration gardens showcase best practices for home gardeners and provide hands-on gardening experiences. Gardens are open to the public (days and hours vary by location).You're invited to visit, ask questions, and garden with us when we're working in the garden. We also offer classes, events, and…
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Emma Prusch Farm Park Gardens

Emma Prusch Farm Park includes heritage, high density, and rare fruit orchards, a Plant Science Center, two community gardens, pollinator and butterfly gardens, as well as acres of lush green lawns for picnics and playing.
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When Should You Treat for Peach Leaf Curl?

November 25th, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
While you may not notice symptoms of peach leaf curl until the spring, you should manage it in the fall and winter. Peach leaf curl is a fungal disease that primarily affects peach and nectarine trees.
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