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Garden Data (through July 12, 2019) Avg. evapotranspiration rate this past week : Valley: 1.8" ; Foothills: 1.8-1.9" Soil Temperature: Valley: 75 (F). Low foothills: 81 (F). Upper foothills: 63 (F) Click Here for more Information about soil temperature and evapotranspiration rates ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Chilling hours/portions (hours at 32-45 degrees-F, necessary for deciduous fruit tree production, Nov.-Feb.) What is a "Chill Hour", what is a "Chill Portion"? Chill Portion Requirements for selected fruit and nut varieties Nov. 1, 2018-Feb. 28, 2019 (FINAL): Chill Hours: 752-810 valley; 1218-1253 foothills. Chill Portions: 70-76 valley; 81-84 foothills. Nov. 1, 2017 - Feb. 28, 2018: Chill Hours: 762-905 valley; 618-1115 foothills. Chill Portions: 67-75 valley; 72-84 foothills. Nov. 1, 2016 - Feb. 28, 2017: Chill Hours: 796-933 valley; 900-1350 foothills. Chill Portions: 65-75 valley; 74-93 foothills. Nov. 1, 2015-Feb. 29, 2016: Valley: Chill Hours: 714-896 . Chill Portions: 68-74. Foothills: Chill Hours: 744-1360. Chill Portions: 73-85 Nov. 1, 2014-Feb. 28, 2015: Valley: 444-805 chill hours; 61-69 chill portions. Foothills: 380-1095 chill hours; 65-85 chill portions Nov. 1, 2013 - Feb. 28, 2014: Valley (Sac., SJ, Yolo, Sutter, Solano Cos.): 868-1230 hours Foothills (Amador, El Dorado, Placer Cos.): 567-1129 hours 2012-2013 Chill Season Totals: VALLEY: 1028-1325 hours; FOOTHILLS: 877-1863 hours ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Wondering when is the right time to plant? The online Farmer Fred Interactive Vegetable Planting Calendar for Northern California is for you! Click on each vegetable for specific planting information. Also, download the printable planting calendar. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Looking for lists and pictures of plants that don't require much water? Go to: This is a project undertaken in conjunction with the municipalities and water districts in many California locales. The website has a wealth of local residential photography and plant information to help homeowners improve their garden in a water efficient way. Sacramento, El Dorado and Placer residents: click on the link - Be Water Smart . ======================================== Find a Green Gardener-certified landscaper near you: http://www.ecolandscape.org/programGG/GreenGardenerRefList.html ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Monday, July 15th, 7pm The Sierra Rock Garden Society and the Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County have teamed up to co-host a special presentation by Eleftherios Dariotis on Monday, July 15th, beginning at 7pm at the Senior Center, 540 Greenley Road, Sonora. His presentation will be on "Greek Geophytes." Geophytes are those vascular plants that survive unfavorable periods for growth by dying back to underground storage organs such as rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs. Website for more info: http://ucanr.edu/sites/Tuolumne_County_Master_Gardeners/ =================== WHEN: Thursday, July 18, 2019, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WHAT: Free Ask the Master Gardeners Information Table at Florin Certified Farmers' Market WHERE: 5901 Florin Road, Sacramento 95823 For More Information: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913 or go to sacmg.ucanr.edu or facebook.com/sacmg Is something "bugging" you? Snap a pic with your phone or bring a bug in a jar and let the Master Gardeners tell you what it is and how to manage it without using toxic chemicals. Bring samples of your problem plants, mystery pests and questions to the "Ask the Master Gardeners" information table at the Florin Certified Farmers' Market in Sacramento. Get one-on-one advice based on the most recent research-based sustainable practices from Master Gardeners who have decades of gardening experience. For all your gardening questions, including growing fruits vegetables and herbs, ornamentals and trees, composting and water efficient landscaping, UCCE Master Gardeners have the answers. ====================== Saturday, July 20, 2019, 9:30 am -11:30 am The UC Master Gardeners of Napa County invite the community to join them for a public gardening workshop, "Succulents." This workshop will be held on at the UCCE Meeting Room, 1710 Soscol Avenue, Napa. Find out why succulents - with those often otherworldly looking forms - have become the trendiest members of the plant kingdom. UC Master Gardeners will demonstrate the right soils to use, watering, care, propagation techniques and secrets of succulent design. Revel in these crowd-pleasing plants with their mesmerizing shapes, vivid colors, and crafty versatility that are happy indoors and out. Take home samples of these super low maintenance plants that are perfect for our busy lives. There is a charge of $5 per person for this workshop. Registration is preferred, seating is limited. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the workshop is canceled. Register online at http://ucanr.edu/2019succulents. For additional information, please call (707) 253-4221. Upvalley and American Canyon residents can call toll-free at (877) 279-3065. ==================== When: Saturday July 20, 2019 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Where: Robert Cabral Ag Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave, Stockton, 95206 July Master Food Preserver Classes: Preserving Peaches Peaches are a delicious fruit that are "in season," at their best quality and, often, best price in late summer. Join us for July's class on preserving peaches. We will make Zesty Peach Salsa and Peach BBQ Sauce that you will get to take home and enjoy all year long. Cost $25 Register here: http://ucanr.edu/mfpjuly Registration begins at 9:30 am, class begins promptly at 10 am. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring an apron. If you have long hair, please bring something to pull it back.. ======================== WHEN: SUNDAY, JULY 21 WHAT: "GARDENING FORUM" WHERE: Mary L. Stephens Library, in Children's Area Conference room, at 315 E. 14th Street, Davis TIME: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. DETAILS: This is a free monthly event. Come learn about: more summer garden projects, maintenance to keep your landscape thriving, irrigation, mulching and what to plant now. Bring questions to discuss. ================================ Saturday, July 27 10AM - 1PM. Calaveras County Master Gardener Open Garden The UCCE Calaveras County Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden will be open on Saturday, July 27 from 10AM - 1PM. NO PLANT SALE THIS MONTH. The Demonstration Garden is located at the County Government Center, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas. You can get answers to your home gardening questions through the 24 hour help line at: 209- 754-2880. Leave a message briefly describing the problem and a UCCE Master Gardener will return your call. ====================== WHEN: SATURDAY, JULY 27th WHAT: "GARDENING BY THE MONTH" WHERE: Woodland Edible Learning Center located at Court & 1st Street TIME: 11:00 a.m. to Noon DETAILS: UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners will discuss what to plant, grow and harvest on a monthly basis. Come learn about vegetables, herbs, tree fruits, berries and edible flowers that grow well in Yolo County. -------------------------------------------------------- WHEN: SUNDAY, JULY 28th WHAT: "YEAR-ROUND KITCHEN GARDENING PROGRAM" WHERE: Mary L. Stephens Library in the Children's Area Conference Room, at 315 E. 14th Street, Davis TIME: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. DETAILS: UCCE Yolo County Master Gardeners will discuss summer planting and care of edible flowers, fruit trees, herbs and vegetables. ================================== WHEN: Saturday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. WHAT: UCCE Master Gardeners of Sacramento County present Harvest Day 2019: Talks, Demonstrations and Garden Highlights WHERE: Fair Oaks Horticulture Center, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd., Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Cost: Free TALKS & DEMONSTRATIONS Vineyard: Pests and Problems in the Vineyard 9:20 a.m.- 9:40 a.m. Composting: Making a Worm Bin… Worm Composting Basics 10:00 a.m.-10:20 a.m. Water Efficient Landscape Garden: Creating a Wildlife Habitat 10:15 a.m.-10:35 a.m. Vineyard: Six Steps to Success in the Vineyard Composting: Backyard Composting Basics 11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Composting: Worm Wranglin'… Worm Composting Basics 11:15 a.m. - 11:35 a.m. Water Efficient Landscape Garden: Butterfly Basics: Attracting Butterflies to the Garden Vineyard: Vineyard Q & A Session 11:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Composting: Critters in the Compost Pile… Composting Basics GARDEN HIGHLIGHTS Berries: Presenting an expanded selection of berries including Golden Currant and many thornless varieties. Orchard: Self-guided tour of the orchard with informational sheets attached to various fruit trees.Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer specific questions on issues such as codling moths and fire blight. Vegetables: Recognized as an All-American Selections Display Garden; this year showcasing All-American Selections varieties of top performers including tomatoes, peppers, squash, corn, melons, basils and much, much more. Herbs: Featuring edibles in collaboration with UCCE Master Food Preservers. Cost: Free For More Info: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913, sacmg.ucanr.edu, facebook.com/sacmg http://sacmg.ucanr.edu/Harvest_Day/ ============================= Sat. Aug. 10 930-1130am Cool Season Veggies The UC Master Gardeners of Napa County invite the community to join them for a public gardening workshop, "Cool Season Veggies." This workshop will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019, 9:30 am - 11:30 am at the UCCE Meeting Room, 1710 Soscol Avenue, Napa. Create your own garden-to-table movement by growing vegetables that thrive in colder weather! From familiar lettuces to exotic Asian greens, from carrots to sugar snap peas, discover a multitude of choices for fall, winter, and early spring dining. This hands-on workshop provides the essential growing tips that will guide home gardeners every step of the way… from planning and planting to harvest for your table. There is a charge of $5 per person for this workshop. Registration is preferred, seating is limited. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the workshop is canceled. Register online at http://ucanr.edu/2019coolseasonveggies. For additional information, please call (707) 253-4221. Upvalley and American Canyon residents can call toll-free at (877) 279-3065. ==================== WHEN: Thursday, August 15, 2019, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. WHAT: Free Ask the Master Gardeners Information Table at Florin Certified Farmers' Market WHERE: 5901 Florin Road, Sacramento 95823 For More Information: UC Cooperative Extension, (916) 875-6913 or go to sacmg.ucanr.edu or facebook.com/sacmg Is something "bugging" you? Snap a pic with your phone or bring a bug in a jar and let the Master Gardeners tell you what it is and how to manage it without using toxic chemicals. Bring samples of your problem plants, mystery pests and questions to the "Ask the Master Gardeners" information table at the Florin Certified Farmers' Market in Sacramento. Get one-on-one advice based on the most recent research-based sustainable practices from Master Gardeners who have decades of gardening experience. For all your gardening questions, including growing fruits vegetables and herbs, ornamentals and trees, composting and water efficient landscaping, UCCE Master Gardeners have the answers. =========================== |
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