The Coastal Gardener

The Coastal Gardener, a quarterly Newsletter from the UC Master Gardeners of Humboldt & Del Norte Counties.

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What Is a Geophyte?

October 24, 2024
Is it a rock formation? A person who studies the earth? Something horticultural? What If you picked something horticultural, you are correct! Simply put, geophytes are perennial plants with underground storage systems.
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Garden Tasks for October, November, and December

October 23, 2024
Not ready to hang up your gardening tools as we head into late fall and winter? Consider these plants and garden tasks for October, November, and December. SOW COVER CROPS (also called green manure or compost crops). Bell beans and vetch are good choices.
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Caring for Plants While Caring for Yourself and Others

October 23, 2024
At Sapience Therapeutic Farms, we sow the seeds of possibilities that cultivate independent skills, community, and wisdom. When describing what this crazy idea of mine is, I felt that the vision statement was the best way to start this article.
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