University of California
Calaveras Master Gardeners
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Gardening Tips for May
Gardening Maintenance
- Set out traps for earwigs, slugs, and whitefly.
- Thin pit fruits at or before pit hardening.
- Thin apples when ½” diameter.
- Mow grass or cultivate soil around orchard to discourage thrips and plant bugs.
- Mulch around plants to control weeds and conserve moisture. Be sure to leave a small circle of bare soil around the base of each plant.
- Deep water trees and shrubs. Build water basins, but do not allow water to stand against the trunks.
- Prepare dahlia bed with rich soil.
- Check dates of Master Gardener classes.
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Master Gardener Calendar
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Open Garden Day & Plant Sale | 5/26/2012 |
| Art in the Garden: A Celebration of Local Artists | 6/2/2012 |
| Art in the Garden | 6/2/2012 |
| Open Garden & Plant Sale | 6/23/2012 |
| 17th Annual Garden Tour 2012 | 6/24/2012 |
Got a Gardening Question?
Calaveras County Master Gardeners are here to answer your gardening questions!
- Office hours: 10-Noon, Wednesdays
- Phone: 209-754-2880
- On-line: Ask a Master Gardener
Bring a sample for identification, or drop by to ask questions. If you bring a sample, please put plant material in a plastic bag. For insect identification, don't bring them alive! Please preserve insects in a container with rubbing alcohol, or by freezing.