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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: May 9 - 16

May 8th, 2025
The garden is in full bloom. Cut flowers and harvest produce frequently to encourage repeated production of flowers and veggies. Pull weeds and hoe often.TasksWater and mow lawn. Set mower higher to shade out weeds and keep roots cool.Be cautious when applying sulfur to grapevines for mildew control. Damage…
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Rosie's corner: Watch for spider mites in May

May 1st, 2025
My roses were glorious this past month. I hope yours were the same. I again seem to see fewer of the dreaded Hoplia beetles on them. Instead, this year, they decided to go after the pink flowers on my cacti! They certainly love the color pink. We should only have to put up with them for another month until…
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Scientists coin a new term to describe extreme weather

May 1st, 2025
We have a new term to add to our lexicon of extreme weather phenomena: thirstwave. In a report published last month (April 2025) in “Earth’s Future,” researchers Mike Hobbins and Meetpal Kukal introduced the term thirstwave to describe an extended period of intense evaporative demand or atmospheric…
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This week in the garden: April 18 - May 8

April 25th, 2025
 Whether the pest you face is plant or animal, remember safety first. Read labels thoroughly before opening containers that hold garden chemicals.TasksCheck drip and sprinkler systems – clean filters, check emitters, fix leaks, and re‐set timers.Watch for Western grapeleaf skeletonizer. Use Bacillus…
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