Growing Strawberries and Blueberries
Program: Are you interested in growing strawberries and/or blueberries, or have you tried to do so unsuccessfully in the past? Come and learn which varieties are recommended, what their requirements…
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SPRING BLOOMS
Be like a flower and turn your face to the sun.
~ Kahlil Gibran
A CALIFORNIA NATIVE POWERPLANT:
CEANOTHUS. Also known as California lilac, this shrub comes in a multitude of varieties and is notable for its ability to attract important pollinators and beneficial insects to your garden. And being a CA native, this plant is well adapted to thrive in our climate, providing beauty for decades with little care once established. .
TRANSFORM YOUR LAWN into something more sustainable.
Lawns consume vast amounts of water and resources while their maintenance can harm local ecosystems. Consider replacing unused lawn space with low-water native plants to save money or replace with a walkable alternative option such as white clover to create a more eco-friendly landscape that suits our climate.
HAVE A GRUB PROBLEM? Beneficial nematodes to the rescue!
Nematodes are tiny, usually microscopic, roundworms that can be used as a natural and effective remedy for caterpillars or grubs. Grubs cause severe injury to lawns, vegetables, and ornamental plants by feeding on plant roots.
IN YOUR EDIBLE GARDEN, it's time to plant beans, bunching onions, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, peppers, squash, and tomatoes. Click here for a detailed planting calendar
WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH:
Plant & garden care list for May
Choosing Plants for a Fire-Smart Landscape
Drip Irrigation Troubleshooting in the Edible Garden
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Getting to the Root of the Matter
Program: This presentation will provide home gardeners with an overview of why deep infrequent watering is recommended for maintaining healthy plants. Lois Stevens will focus on root depths and their…
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Rethinking the Lawn
Program: Got a green monster in your garden? Is your tired lawn soaking up lots of water but providing little usefulness? In this presentation, you’ll learn why lawns are not eco-friendly, watch a…
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Pruning Flowering Trees & Shrubs
Program: Did you know that you prune flowering trees and shrubs differently depending on when they set their buds? Jocelyn will cover the pruning, styling, and care of many flowering trees and shrubs…
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UC Marin Master Gardeners are University of California-trained and certified volunteers who provide research-based knowledge and information on sustainable landscape practices, pest management and home horticulture to gardeners in Marin County.