Laura Brainin-Rodriguez, ELT 2023-2025 Our UC Master Gardeners exemplify one of my favorite quotes from Margaret Mead, Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.

By Marilyn Saarni, Co-Lead of the Firewise Gardening Project and Rescape-certified in Sustainable Firescaping The massive devastation and scope of the Los Angeles fires have touched all of us Californians.

An Interview with May Coleman by David George Like other 2024 graduates, May Coleman jumped in with both feet to help staff several key Contra Costa UC Master Gardener projects. Mays initiative, ideas, and, yes, cakes have provided energy to the program this past year in needed ways.

Article By Liz Rottger Photos by Simone Adair The UC Master Gardener Holiday Recognition Dinner is much more than a sumptuous potluck. It is also a chance for us to reconnect with each other, our former classmates, fellow project members, and the friends we have made over the years.

Article & Photos By Susan Domanico On October 18, 2024, Pam Austin and I visited two schools in West CountyFairmont Elementary and Mira Vista Elementaryto deliver cool-season vegetable starts. It was heartwarming to witness how students interact with their school gardens.

The Speakers Bureau Webinar Team is embracing a new leadership structure. Instead of relying on a single program lead, all webinar coordinators are stepping up to share responsibilities. The team recently held an engaging and productive training session to prepare for their roles.

By Robin Harper Recently, a client sent this question to the Help Desk, I was pruning my Salvia bush last week and came upon these pests. I have scoured the IPM site and my pest management books and cannot find what this is or how to treat it.

By Mary Jo Corby Hello UC Master Gardeners. The Great Tomato Plant Sale is in full organizational swing.