UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog
News and updates from the statewide UC Master Gardener Program office.
News and updates from the statewide UC Master Gardener Program office.
- Author: Barbra Braaten
Published on: January 22, 2025
Step into a seed library and you'll discover a wealth of seed collections and gardening knowledge. A seed library collects and stores seeds that allows gardeners to “borrow” donated seeds for free. Many libraries offer detailed planting...
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- Author: Barbra Braaten
Published on: January 13, 2025
Focus Area Tags: Yard & Garden
Imagine living in a place where parks are scarce and concrete stretches for miles. This is the reality for many Californians - in fact, according to the 2020 U.S. Census, 94.2% live in urban areas, making it America's most urbanized state. In cities...
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- Author: Saoimanu Sope
Published on: December 11, 2024
The Belden Village Apartments in Clairemont Mesa East of San Diego is home to a diverse population of older adults. Shital Parikh, a UC Master Gardener of San Diego County, took the initiative to build a garden that grows food and encourages...
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- Author: Cindy Kron
Published on: December 6, 2024
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...
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- Author: Melissa G Womack
Published on: December 5, 2024
It's Healthy Soils Week! Healthy soil is the secret to a successful garden. Just like you need nutritious food to grow and thrive, your plants need healthy soil to produce beautiful flowers, delicious vegetables, and strong roots. For...
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