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News and information about sustainable gardening in Fresno County written by UC Master Gardener volunteers. For more information, visit the UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County website.

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This week in the garden: July 11 - 17

July 10, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
Relax. Beat the heat with a cool beverage while enjoying your garden from indoors.TasksProtect developing tree fruit from birds and squirrels by placing netting over trees.Continue deep watering of fruit trees and citrus to insure a good fruit crop.Tie and train climbing plants, including those in the…
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Mosquito

West Nile Virus-infected mosquitos found in Fresno and surrounding counties

July 10, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
Health officials have identified West Nile Virus in mosquitos in 17 California counties, including Fresno, Madera, Merced and Tulare. The state's first West Nile fatality this year took place last month in Tulare County.West Nile virus is one of several diseases that can be transmitted to humans through…
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Tomato slices

Collecting and saving tomato seeds at home

July 4, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
Do you have a favorite tomato growing in your garden? Do you want to make sure that you can grow that delicious tomato every year? If you are willing to give a little time and effort (and love) you can save seeds from your favorite tomatoes to grow for the next season. Here is how!First - Select…
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Flowers

This week in the garden: July 4 - 10

July 4, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
“Sweet flowers are slow and weeds make haste” ~ ShakespeareTasksWater camellias regularly to avoid bud drop during bloom season.If you have nematode problems in your vegetable garden, summer is the time to solarize your soil.Rinse dust off foliage, especially the underside of leaves, to discourage spider…
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Red tomatoes

Feeding tomatoes during the hot valley summer

July 1, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
Fertilizing plants in July and August is always a tricky experiment here in the Central Valley. During the hottest months of the summer growing season root and foliage growth slows as temperatures rise. Flower bud production also slows and eventually stops. Flowers on plants especially cucumbers,…
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