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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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Hispanic Heritage Month Happenings

September 14th, 2021

By Lauren L Snowden

UC Agriculture and Natural Resource (UC ANR) and the UC Master Gardener Program are joining the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, From Sept. 15 through Oct.15, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally to acknowledge Latinos' contributions and vital presence in the United States.

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Hafner sitting on a monarch butterfly bench

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Celebrating Pollinators and Gardeners with Heart for National Pollinator Week!

June 22nd, 2021

By Melissa G Womack

If you have seen a butterfly native to Orange County fluttering its wings along a flowerbed searching for nectar, chances are the same species has been found in the garden of UC Master Gardener volunteer Heather Hafner. But that wasn't always the case.

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The Dangers of Homemade Pest Control Remedies

June 9th, 2021

Instructions for making homemade mixtures to control pests are easy to find online and in social media, and it's tempting to make your own home remedy when pests invade.

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Welcome! New Program Coordinators

May 4th, 2021

By Melissa G Womack, Marisa A Coyne

The statewide office is thrilled to introduce two new Program Coordinators that started with the UC Master Gardener Program in 2020/21. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome! Aliya Bayless Tulare and Kings Counties ambayless@ucanr.

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Celebrating California Gardens Blog Series: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month

April 29th, 2021

By Marisa A Coyne, Melissa G Womack, Missy Gable

This May, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and the UC Master Gardener Program are joining other organizations across the country to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APAHM).

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