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Welcome to the UC Master Gardener Program blog, your source for research-based gardening information. The UC Master Gardener Statewide Program extends the University of California's rich agricultural knowledge to home gardeners across the state, promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. We share seasonal tips, plant recommendations, pest management strategies, and stories of the amazing work UC Master Gardener Volunteers do in the community. Explore our articles to enhance your gardening skills, and you can always return to our main website for comprehensive resources, upcoming events, and ways to connect with UC Master Gardeners in your county.

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Spotted Lanternfly: The Need to Remain Vigilant (Part 2)

December 6th, 2024
By Cindy Kron
Read Spotted Lanternfly: The Need to Remain Vigilant (part one) here. The spotted lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive insect pest first detected in Pennsylvania in 2014, with confirmed sightings and/or infestations of SLF now reported in 20 eastern states.
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December Garden Tips - Wrapping Up the Garden Year

December 2nd, 2024
By Barbra Braaten
As we prepare to close the chapter on another year in our gardens, December offers us time to reflect, protect, and celebrate. This month bridges the gap between this year's achievements and next year's possibilities.
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Spotted Lanternfly: The Need to Remain Vigilant (Part 1)

November 14th, 2024
By Cindy Kron
On March 27th, 2024, a flatbed truck carrying a metal art structure originating in New York and headed to Petaluma, California was stopped at the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Agricultural Inspection Station in Truckee, California due to live spotted lanternfly (SLF) egg masse...
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