San Luis Obispo County Demonstration Garden
- Author: Kim McCue
- Editor: Noni Todd
April 23, 2013
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Snails and Slugs
By Kim McCue Master Gardener
By Kim McCue Master Gardener
Oh, the promise of spring! We’ve scoured seed racks and catalogues, carefully selecting the perfect specimens for our summer garden. When the first green shoots appear, we lovingly water and watch over them only to come out one morning and discover our potential bounty has been decimated in one night. The silver trails left behind by the culprits are like bright, neon arrows pointing to what is now the bane of our existence – slugs and snails.
- Author: Jutta Thoerner
- Editor: Noni Todd
April 20, 2013
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Q. What does it take to make my own compost?
-- Eric from Santa Margarita.
By Jutta Thoerner Master Gardener
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- Author: Lee Oliphant
- Editor: Noni Todd
April 9, 2013
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Aphids – First in the “Pest Parade”
By Lee Oliphant Master Gardener
By Lee Oliphant Master Gardener
The first garden pests to make their appearance in the spring are often the group known as “sucking” insects. First in the parade of “sap suckers”are aphids. Attracted to...
- Author: Steve McDermott
- Editor: Noni Todd
April 5, 2013
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Having Fun Growing Veggies with Kids!
by Steve McDermott Master Gardener
Q: I like vegetable gardening and I want to get my children involved with me. Do you have any ideas for helping me?
A: You are already on your way since you like gardening and young kids naturally model their parent’s behavior. But you can get...
- Author: Christina Muller
- Editor: Noni Todd
March 28, 2013
photo by Christina Muller
What are some garden tasks that I should take care of in April? Laura H
By Christina Muller, Master Gardener
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