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Trees for Tomorrow Update: Trees Cool 1,900 Urban Heat Islands (updated 10/2024)

June 1, 2023
By Janet S Hartin
A major focus of the UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardener program in San Bernardino, Riverside and - more recently, Los Angeles County - is to implement the Trees for Tomorrow Start Today project in partnership with over 30 other community-based partners and agencies including the South C...
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Landscape Tree Irrigation 101

April 25, 2020
By Janet S Hartin
Most trees in California need supplemental irrigation above and beyond what Mother Nature supplies naturally. Even drought-resistant species need regular watering through their first growing season due to their shallow roots.
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'Silver Linings' during the COVID-19 Crisis

March 25, 2020
By Janet S Hartin
Dear Community Members and UCCE Partners Throughout San Bernardino County, I hope this finds all of you and your families well and staying healthy.
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Congratulations to our Latest Master Gardener Graduates in the Class of 2020!

February 22, 2020
By Janet S Hartin
Congratulations to our 52 San Bernardino County University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardener graduates from all corners of the county! Please help Master Gardener Coordinator Maggie O'Neill, previously certified Master Gardeners and myself welcome these new volunteers who co...
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