Napa Master Gardener Column

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Plant Trees!

August 5, 2019
By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Adding one or more trees to your garden can make a very big difference. Trees are amazing. They can provide shade and fruit, save energy, support wildlife and help reduce global warming.
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Plants to Foil Gophers.

July 26, 2019
By Penny Pawl, U. C. Master Gardener of Napa County For the last three years I have been battling gophers in my garden. They have pulled artichoke plants down their hole and last summer took out my peppers and eggplants. A young fig tree had only a chewed-on place where its roots had been.
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Birds of Napa County--see the locals.

This Backyard Is for the Birds.

July 22, 2019
By T. Eric Nightingale, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Gardening is fun, of that there is little doubt. It begins with a trip to the nursery, picking out those perfect plants from the multitudes of foliage. Then the dirty work begins.
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Extra Garden Produce? Solutions Here!

July 7, 2019
By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Gardeners are a generous bunch. I know that I have benefitted tremendously from the knowledge and plants shared by more experienced gardeners. I've also been the grateful recipient of tasty produce and delicious jams and preserves.
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