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Curious Gardener Newsletters

This quarterly newsletter for Placer and Nevada County residents features articles written by Master Gardeners on local gardening and composting topics.

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Summer 2019 Curious Gardener Newsletter

June 24th, 2019
In this issue: Drip Irrigation Cucumber Beetles Managing Deer in the Foothill Garden Control your Controller! Sizzling Summer in the Garden You Stink! (Stink Bugs) BotLat Corner All Star - Dwarf Oregano Events Calendar Enjoy! Kevin Marini UCCE Placer and Nevada Counties Home Hort and Composting Educ...
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Winter 2019 Curious Gardener Newsletter

December 5th, 2018
Happy Holidays! In this issue: Ornamental Grasses Pruning Fruit Trees Insect Quiz Calscape UC Davis Arboretum All-Star BotLat Breaking Dormancy Kohlrabi Crown Galls Clematis Care Events Calendar...
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Fall 2018 Curious Gardener Newsletter

September 11th, 2018
In this issue: Biochar in the Home Garden Gardening for the Birds A Fire-Safe Garden Fall Plant Sale The Marketing of Mycorrhizae Insect Trivia - Dragonflies Hotline FAQ: Fall Color BotLat Corner 2019 Placer County Master Gardener Calendar All-Star: Yarrow Events Calendar...
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Summer 2018 Curious Gardener Newsletter

June 12th, 2018
Happy Summer! Enjoy this issue of the Curious Gardener! In this issue: Hotline FAQs: Ants and Sunscald Propagating Succulents Black Walnut - know before you grow BotLat Corner - Mule Fat The Phosphate fertilizer garden myth All-Star: Hybrid Catmint Events Calendar Thanks for subscribing! Feel free t...
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Spring 2018 Curious Gardener newsletter

March 6th, 2018
Enjoy this SPRING issue of the Curious Gardener and don't forget to take advantage of FREE research-based gardening advice at our Master Gardener HOTLINES in Placer (530-889-7388) and Nevada (530-273-0919) Counties.
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Winter 2018 Curious Gardener Newsletter

January 10th, 2018
Happy New Year to all of you! Enjoy this winter issue of the Curious Gardener and don't forget to take advantage of FREE research-based gardening advice at our Master Gardener HOTLINES in Placer (530-889-7388) and Nevada (530-273-0919) Counties.
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