Apr 22, 2019 | View All Issues
Do you want to find out which plants thrive in our San Joaquin Valley? Do you often find yourself going to a nursery and becoming overwhelmed by the plant selections? The University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of San Joaquin will be giving a free class on the California Natives that thrive in our valley. They will speak about how to select, plant and care for those plants.
This class will be hosted by the San Joaquin County Ag Center on Tuesday May 21st 10:30 – 12:00 pm. These free Master Gardener classes fill up quickly, so please call early to reserve your seat, 209-953-6100. The Ag Center is located at 2101 E. Earhart Ave, Stockton, 95206.
“Choosing the right plant for the right place is a phrase one will often hear from a Master Gardener”, says Sherida Phibbs. “We have all experienced bringing home plants and watched as they wither and die in our landscapes. Most of the time this is because they were not suited for your garden’s conditions.” Not all plants sold at local big-box stores are suitable for our climate.
Our speaker, Nadia Zane, will be speaking about the benefits of the California native plants and about the UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars. The All-Star plants have been grown and tested at the Arboretum and have proven to be reliable, easy to grow, have few problems with diseases and pests and don’t need a lot of water. To be considered an “All-Star” the plant must be attractive for most of the year.
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