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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.

Truck bed filled with colorful, harvested vegetables: beets, eggplants, tomatoes, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, pumpkins, carrots and butternut squash.
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Winners of the 2023 UC Master Gardener Search for Excellence

June 23rd, 2023
By Lauren L Snowden
I am thrilled to share the winners for the 2023 UC Master Gardener Search for Excellence competition. The exceptional projects that have risen to the top truly captivated the judges and inspired them with their innovation, engagement, and commitment to service.
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Lifecycle of spotted lanternfly.
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Invasive Spotlight: Spotted Lanternfly

June 7th, 2023
By Melissa G Womack
The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive pest that poses a great threat to California's agriculture. It was first discovered in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has since taken the east coast by storm, causing damage to many plant species and proving to be difficult to control.
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