The Savvy Sage

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A Master Gardeners blog to: Educate, Inspire, and Ignite Knowledge.

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Sunday Sunlight, Poe's Gardens, Madras by Ravages is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
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Maximizing Microclimates in Your Garden

February 6th, 2024
Understanding the microclimates within your garden can unlock new possibilities for plant growth and diversity. Microclimates, small environmental pockets within a larger area, significantly influence the success of your home garden.
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It's Dandy-I'm Not Lyin'

February 2nd, 2024
When I was growing up in Southern California, one plant more than any other fascinated me. I knew the dandelion was a weed, but it was such a mysterious weed! In its flowering stage, Taraxacum officinale (T. officinale) dotted lawns, parks and schoolyards with its bursts of bright yellow petals.
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Salvia african-lutea. photo by Jennifer Baumbach
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Our New Journey

February 1st, 2024
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Hello everyone and welcome to the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener blog for Yolo County, The Savvy Sage! We are excited to share our passion for gardening with you and provide you with informative and engaging content on various gardening topics.
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