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From the UC Blogosphere...

Gardeners With Heart: Volunteers Making a Difference in Community Outreach
Watch on YouTube Here: https://youtu.be/K66uOuYtLkQ   We are halfway through our celebration of National Volunteer Month and are delighted to highlight UC Master Gardeners who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to...

You Can't Choose a Bad Tomato
The 2024 Great Tomato Plant Sale is just around the corner, from April 13 to April 27, in three locations this year: Walnut Creek, Antioch and Richmond. This year's sale will feature 67 varieties of tomatoes chosen not only for flavor, but also for...

Gardeners With Heart: Bridging Communities Through Connection
Watch the video on YouTube here.   As we enter the second week of National Volunteer Month, we are honored to recognize a remarkable group of UC Master Gardener volunteers nominated for their exceptional work as Community Connection Leaders....

Gardeners With Heart: Growing Food and Communities
Watch the video on YouTube here.    In celebration of National Volunteer Month, we are thrilled to spotlight a remarkable group of UC Master Gardener volunteers nominated for their outstanding contributions to food gardening and food...

Keep your Garden Healthy as it Kicks into High Gear - April Garden Tips
As April unfolds, California gardeners eagerly anticipate the season's lush beauty. With frost receding into memory and temperatures climbing, it's time to welcome a fresh wave of blossoms and produce. Whether you reside in the north, south, or somewhere...

How Many Earthworms are Enough?
Perhaps you've seen them. You're digging into the soil to plant something and as you dig you run across a few earthworms. Most of us have heard from childhood that worms are good for the soil. You may also be aware of vermiculture, or worm composting,...

Yellowjackets
Were you bothered by yellowjackets last summer? Now is the time to get traps baited and placed outdoors. Overwintering western yellowjacket queens have been dormant all winter and are emerging now that spring is here, to feed and start a new nest. If you...

Cultivating History and Community with The Heritage Rose Garden of Jackson, California
Cultivating History and Community with the Heritage Rose Garden of Jackson, California Nestled in the heart of Amador County lies the Heritage Rose Garden, where the beauty of old roses meets the spirit of community. Here, UC Master Gardener volunteers...