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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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Ghost plant is translucent, often appearing almost “ghostly” white. It is a perennial wildflower in the blueberry family, also known as corpse plant.
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It's a BOO-tiful Time for Ghouls in the Garden!

October 28th, 2019
Be very afraid.Be deathly afraid, of these very spooky garden inhabitants for Halloween! When you think of Halloween, the first things that come to mind are ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and other spooky creatures.
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Attendees standing by a raised garden bed clearly marked with a number that identifies a certain garden location.
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UCCE Marin Offers Older Adult Residence Garden Tour

October 8th, 2019
At first glance, the Robert Sinclair Scott Vegetable Garden, tucked up against the banks of the Arroyo Corte Madera del Presidio creek in southern Marin County, looks like any tidy, well-maintained community garden.
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