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Can you recommend a garden designer or contractor?
As volunteers for the UC Cooperative Extension, we are not able to recommend commercial services. The Valley Water Agency has a website focused on South Bay Green Gardens with a landscaping resources page. It includes information about landscape ...
Pruning Apple Trees
Here are some Extension resources about pruning apple trees. Be aware that some of the advice in these non-California resources may be specific to a different climate, but the general approach for apple tree maintenance should be the same. Videos: ...
Volunteering with the Master Gardeners
You don't have to become a Master Gardener to work with us. Community volunteers are welcome in our demo gardens. The best way to get started: Visit our website to see the list of demonstration gardens. Select a garden near you that has working hours ...
Plum Bud Gall Mites
Plum Bud Gall Mites As noted in the Plum Bud Gall Mite (PBGM) Fact Sheet, this is a fairly new pest in California,. The CDFA provides additional information in their B pest rating summary. The Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture doesn’t ...
Chill Hours
Many fruits and nuts require a certain number of chill hours in order to produce. The UC Home Orchard website describes chilling as "the number of hours below 45°F, is an important climatic factor that influences bud break, fruit set, and fruit ...