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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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Pink roses

Rosie's corner: Watch for plant stress as summer heats up

July 1, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
Well, we had a mostly delightful June, but the long-range forecasts indicate that we will be getting our typical July weather after the first part of the month. Check your watering system to make sure your roses are getting adequate water. You may need to increase the time that you are watering or run an…
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Meadow flowers

A new native plant garden inspires backyard nature conservation

June 27, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
 Preserving natural ecosystems and the native food web isn’t only for large swaths of undeveloped land. A new movement encourages suburban and urban residents to create habitats for birds, insects and wildlife by growing native plants in their yards. By foregoing part of the lawn, removing a few non…
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Peach on tree

This week in the garden: June 27 - July 3

June 27, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
Native plants have the ability to survive in the worst of times and thrive during the good times. They require less care, less water and can make spectacular flower displays.TasksUse Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) to control petunia bud worms and tomato horn worms.Watch for pests and treat if necessary.Be sure…
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Canning jars

Take precautions to prevent pantry pests

June 20, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
Insects infesting stored foods – such as flour, cereal, pasta, and other dried goods – present one of the most common household insect problems. They won’t bite you or your pets, but they do contaminate food.Most dried food products can be infested. In addition to those mentioned above, pantry pests like…
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Crape myrtle tree

This week in the garden: June 20 - 26

June 20, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
Pre-dawn irrigation is preferable to reduce the amount of water lost to evaporation.TasksControl weeds before they flower, produce seed and multiply.If citrus trees have scale, mites or thrips, spray with summer weight horticultural oil.Treat petunia, geranium and tomato plants with Bacillus thuringiensis …
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