Gardening Articles
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Slugs and Snails
Nancy takes an in depth look at the little mollusks that can devastate your garden and how to solve your problems...
Written By: Nancy Mulligan, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: Sacramento Valley Mirror, February 2019
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Gardening Tips for November
"Gardening Tips for November" November is when the cold usually descends in earnest. There are lots of flowers and vegetables that can be planted now to perk up your yard and provide delicious and nutritious food for your table. Also, there are annual fall tasks to complete
Written By: Donna Moore, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: Glenn County Transcript, November 2018
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Fall Vegetables
"Fall Vegetables" is a concise and very informative article about five favorite fall vegetable crops.
Written By: Tammy Cripe, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: Sacramento Valley Mirror, September 26, 2015
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Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Part 4
"Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Part 4" is the final article in the four part series about things you can do to help save water during this time of extreme drought. This article covers four different methods to use in removing a lawn.
Written By: Tammy Cripe, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, June 6, 2015
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Preparing Your Garden for Spring with a Winter Clean Up
"Preparing Your Garden for Spring with a Winter Clean Up" is a wonderfully personal, yet very informative article about tasks that should be done in late fall and winter to give your landscape and garden the best chance at thriving come spring and summer.
Written by: Bettye-Ann Stephens, UCCE Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, February 7, 2015
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Growing Avocados in the Sacramento Valley - Part 3
"Growing Avocados in the Sacramento Valley" is the third and final article in the three part series about the history, satisfying success, and pitfalls of growing this wonderful, nutritious fruit in our north valley climate. This article gives an in-depth look at eight different varieties that have been grown successfully in our climate and gives advice on how to plant an avocado tree.
Written By: John Shovein, UCCE Master Gardener Program Coordinator for Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, May 2, 2015
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Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Part 1
"Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Part 1" is the first article in the four part series about things you can do to help save water during this time of extreme drought. This first article covers three tips on how to save water on existing landscaping.
Written By: Tammy Cripe, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, May 9, 2015
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Planting Landscape Trees - Part 4
"Planting Landscape Trees" is the forth article in the series about planting landscape trees. This article is a step by step detailed explanation on the best way to plant a landscape tree for long term success.
Written By: Nancy Mulligan, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, April 4, 2015
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Central Valley Gardening
"Central Valley Gardening" is full of helpful steps to help design, or re-design, a Northern California central valley landscape.
Written By: Michael-Anne Foley, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, September 19, 2015
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Venus Fly Traps
"Venus Fly Traps" is a fascinating article about what it takes to grow the famous carnivorous plant.
Written By: Tammy Cripe, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: July 1, 2015
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Now is the Time to Prune Roses
"Now is the Time to Prune Roses" is a lovely and detailed explanation of when, how, and why to prune roses to keep healthy plants that continue to give us beauty and pleasure year after year.
Written by: Nancy Mulligan, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, January 31, 2015
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African Violets
"African Violets" is an interesting and informative look at these beautiful, easy to grow houseplants.
Written By: Tammy Cripe, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: Glenn MG Website, August 18, 2015
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Seed Buying: A Glossary for the Beginner
"Seed Buying: A Glossary for the Beginner" is a wonderful explanation of all those mysterious codes printed on seed packets...
Written By: John Shovein, UCCE Master Gardener Program Coordinator for Glenn County
Originally Published: Sacramento Valley Mirror, June 13, 2015
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Eight Principles of Sustainable Landscaping
"Eight Principles of Sustainable Landscaping" is a practical, yet entertaining, article covering a well rounded view of the big picture in sustainable landscaping.
Written by: Bob Scoville,UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: Chico Enterprise Record, March 17, 2016
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Aloe
"Aloe" is a wonderfully detailed, yet brief, look at the Aloe genus. It covers the history of the plant, to how to care for a few different varieties, and leaves you wanting more...
Written By: Tammy Cripe, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, April 11, 2015
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Growing Avocados in the Sacramento Valley - Part 2
"Growing Avocados in the Sacramento Valley" is the second article in the three part series about the history, satisfying success, and pitfalls of growing this wonderful, nutritious fruit in our north valley climate. This article discusses the different factors that need to be understood to successfully grow Avocados in our climate. It explores in more details the varieties that have been successful here, and explains the special pollination process of the different varieties to produce fruit.
Written By: John Shovein, UCCE Master Gardener Program Coordinator for Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, April 25, 2015
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Growing Avocados in the Sacramento Valley - Part 1
"Growing Avocados in the Sacramento Valley" is the first article in the three part series about the history, satisfying success, and pitfalls of growing this wonderful, nutritious fruit in our north valley climate. This article discusses the history of the Avacado, and starts to address the different varieties that can be grown in our climate.
Written By: John Shovein, UCCE Master Gardener Program Coordinator for Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, April 18, 2015
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Why not a rock garden?
"Why not a rock garden?" is a detailed, thorough article about what to consider when putting in a drought tolerant, low-maintenance landscape feature in your environment.
Written by: Joan Cronk & Kristine Green, UC Master Gardeners of Glenn County
Originally Published: Chico Enterprise Record, March 19, 2015
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Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Part 3
"Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Part 3" is the third article in the four part series about things you can do to help save water during this time of extreme drought. This article covers different types of landscaping plants to use in a drought tolerant landscape design.
Written By: Tammy Cripe, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, May 23, 2015
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Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Part 2
"Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Part 2" is the second article in the four part series about things you can do to help save water during this time of extreme drought. This article covers four more tips on how to save water on landscaping.
Written By: Tammy Cripe, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, May 16, 2015
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Watering Lawns in a Drought
"Watering Lawns in Drought" is a practical, information packed article on the U.C. best practices for watering a lawn most efficiently, to help homeowners keep a lawn alive using the least amount of water.
Written By: Nancy Mulligan, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, June 20, 2015
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Best Management Practices for Irrigation
"Best Management Practices for Irrigation" is 10 simple steps to help homeowners be confident that they are watering their landscapes efficiently.
Written By: John Shovein, UCCE Master Gardener Program Coordinator for Glenn County
Originally Published: Sacramento Valley Mirror, June 27, 2015
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May Garden Tasks
"May Garden Tasks" Beautifully written summary of pests to watch out for and things to do to keep your garden healthy before the summer heat.
Written By: Nancy Mulligan, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, May 9, 2018
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Beginning of Fall Tips
"GCMG Offer Beginning of Fall Tips" Donna provides a comprehensive list of things to do to keep your summer garden longer, and prepare for your fall and winter gardens.
Written By: Donna Moore, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: Glenn County Transcript, September 2018
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Microgreens
"Microgreens" is an interesting look at another way grow green vegetables for your personal enjoyment, quick harvest time and good for limited growing spaces.
Written By: Tammy Cripe, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: Sacramento Valley Mirror, August 15, 2015
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Nurture the Soil
"Nurture the Soil" is a quick, yet detailed overview of what makes soil healthy. It provides useful tips on how to improve soil health while explaining the reasoning behind the actions.
Written By: Michael Anne Foley, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, October 10, 2015
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Xeriscaping
"Xeriscaping" is a landscape that emphasizes water conservation. This article beautifully explains the concept, and outlines 8 basic principles to consider when designing a xeriscape.
Written By: John Shovein, UCCE Master Gardener Program Coordinator for Glenn County
Originally Published: Sacramento Valley Mirror, July 18, 2015
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Edible Flowers
"Edible Flowers" is a fun and fact-filled article about edible flowers that we are all familiar with...
Written By: Tammy Cripe, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: Sacramento Valley Mirror, August 8, 2015
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Drought Tolerant Plants
"Drought Tolerant Plants" is a thoughtful look at what makes a plant drought tolerant. It covers different factors that need to be accounted for when selecting a drought tolerant plant, has helpful links, and a brief list of different types of plants that are attractive and drought tolerant in our Northern California Inland Valley climate.
Written By: John Shovein, UCCE Master Gardener Program Coordinator for Glenn CountyOriginally Published: Glenn County Farm Bureau Newsletter, April, 2015
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Landscape Tree Selection at the Nursery - Part 3
"Landscape Tree Selection at the Nursery" is the third article in the series about planting landscape trees. This article talks about what to look for, and what to watch out for when selecting a tree from a Nursery.
Written By: Nancy Mulligan, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, March 28, 2015
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Tree Species Selection for Your Yard - Part 2
"Tree Species Selection for Your Yard" is the second article in a series about Landscape trees. This article covers all the many considerations you should think about when selecting the type of tree to plant in your landscape.
Written by: Nancy Mulligan, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, March 7, 2015
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Landscape Trees - Part 1
"Landscape Trees" is the first in a series of articles about selecting the most appropriate landscape trees for your location. This beautifully written, information packed article addresses the considerations important for selecting the appropriate location on your site for landscape trees.
Written by: Nancy Mulligan, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, February 28, 2015
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Get Rid of Those Slugs and Snails in Your Garden Now!
"Get Rid of Those Slugs and Snails in Your Garden Now!" is everything you ever needed to know about those slimy garden pest, and lots of wonderful suggestions of how to keep them away.
Written By: Bettye-Ann Stephens, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, March 21, 2015
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A Little About the Shamrock
"A Little About the Shamrock" is a fun and informative article about the lovely little plant that is a St. Patty's Day icon...
Written by: Kim Azevedo, UC Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, March 14, 2015
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The UC Master Gardener Program in Glenn County
"The UC Master Gardener Program in Glenn County" is a brief, but very informative article about how the UC Master Gardener program came into existence, and what they offer to the residents of Glenn County.
Written by: John Shovein, UCCE Master Gardener Program Coordinator for Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, January 24, 2014.
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Mystified by Climate Zones? Here's the Real Dirt on Climate Zones.
"Mystified by Climate Zones? Here's the Real Dirt on Climate Zones" is a no-nonsense overview of the two main climate zone maps (the USDA Plant Hardiness Zones and the Sunset Zone Guide) to help gardeners understand them better, and better use these wonderful tools to improve their gardening success.
Written by: Michael-Anne Foley, UCCE Master Gardener of Glenn County
Originally Published: The Sacramento Valley Mirror, February 14, 2015
