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Fruits & Vegetables

Home-grown fruits and vegetables

CSU Extension offers research-based resources to help support gardeners with fruit and vegetable production at home or on a small scale.

Explore trusted information and tips for location-specific fruit and vegetable varieties, learn how to prepare and plan your garden, improve soil health, manage garden pests and plant diseases, and find solutions to common issues.

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Certified Gardener Program

Build a strong foundation in horticulture with CSU Extension’s Certified Gardener program. This flexible, online training covers essential topics like soil health, plant care, pest management, and seasonal gardening practices for home and community gardeners.

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