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Welcome to our blog, your source for research-based gardening information. The UC Master Gardener Program extends the University of California's rich agricultural knowledge to home gardeners across the state, promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. We share seasonal tips, plant recommendations, pest management strategies, and stories of the amazing work UC Master Gardener Volunteers do in the community. Explore our articles to enhance your gardening skills, and you can always return to our main website for comprehensive resources, upcoming events, and ways to connect with UC Master Gardeners in your county.

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Celebrate Healthy Soils Week, Dec. 6-10

December 3rd, 2021

By Melissa G Womack

Learn and celebrate Healthy Soils Week with the UC Master Gardener Program and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Dec. 6-10! Healthy Soils Week is full of resources, virtual activities, and at-home projects to check out.

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Celebrating California Gardens: Native Plants and How Native Californians Use Them

November 12th, 2021

By Missy Gable

Back in January of this year, we outlined UC Master Gardener Program priorities for the upcoming year, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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9 Scary Plants to get you into the Halloween Spirit!

October 21st, 2021

By Melissa G Womack

While mums, pumpkins and apple spices usually signal the fall season has arrived, Halloween is right around the corner. Why not opt for some creepy or scary plants in your home or landscape? These creepy plants are sure to get you into the Halloween spirit. Read on ...

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Potted plant of bulbs blooming at different stages.

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Plant fall bulbs now for spring blooms! A recipe for bulb lasagna

October 18th, 2021

By Lauren L Snowden, Melissa G Womack

Fall is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. As the cooler temperatures start to arrive in many parts of the country, the last thing on many people's minds is planting flowers for spring color in the garden.

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Senior Latina woman working in garden setting smiling holding garden trimmings

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Collaborative Spanish Project Grant Awarded

October 4th, 2021

By Lauren L Snowden

The majority of resources offered through the UC Master Gardener Program are only available in English, so when an internalUC Agriculture and Natural Resource (UC ANR) grant arose to develop online educational resource materials in other languages it was the perfect opportunity to expand its gardeni...

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