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Gardening Basics

Cultivating confident gardeners

Whether you’re planting your first seeds or refining your landscape, CSU Extension offers research-backed resources to help your garden flourish.

From soil preparation and mulching techniques to container gardening, garden pest management, irrigation and watering, seasonal gardening tips and more, Extension has trusted tools, tips, and programs designed to help you grow your skills in the garden.

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Certified Gardener Program

Do you have a green thumb? Happiest while knee-deep in dirt? Enjoy planting and watching things grow? The online Certified Gardener program is your opportunity to learn basic gardening techniques for home and community gardeners.

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