Keeping Varmints at Bay
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UC Marin Master Gardeners
December
“The year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning, but a going on—December makes architects of us as we imagine next year’s garden.”
~ Henry Beston, American naturalist and author of The Outermost House
Rose Pruning Workshop.The best time to prune roses in our area is early winter. Come and learn when and how to prune your roses with rose pruning expert Don Chapman. Don’s class is always a favorite. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn tips and tricks and to renew your rose pruning skills. After Don’s lecture, there will be time to practice what you have learned with assistance from skilled Marin Master Gardeners. Remember to bring your gloves and pruners.
Pruning Fruit Trees. Prune once in the dormant season (usually winter, but not always!) and once again in the summer - but please check the specific pruning sheets for your tree, as apricot and cherry trees are not pruned in winter.
Native Plants are Easy to Grow – so long as you don't overdo it with soil amendments or other unnecessary additions. Many natives, including iconic species like Ceanothus and manzanita, can live for decades with very little care.
Planting Natives. The best time to plant natives is in the late fall, when the rainy season starts. This is true for scattering seeds of annual wildflowers, planting native bulbs, and transplanting plants from nursery containers.
What to do this month:
Plant & garden care list for December
Adjust watering schedules
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Rose Pruning Workshop
Program: The best time to prune roses in our area is early winter. Come and learn when and how to prune your roses with rose pruning expert Don Chapman. Don’s class is always a favorite. Don’t miss…
Growing and Pruning Roses
Program: Come learn how to select, grow, and prune roses for our local gardens. There will be a demonstration on how to prune roses during the class.Speaker: Rod Kerr is a Master Gardener who has…
Growing and Pruning Roses
Program: Come learn how to select, grow, and prune roses for our local gardens. There will be a demonstration on how to prune roses during the class.Speaker: Rod Kerr is a Master Gardener who has…
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