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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Converting Your Lawn to a Wildlife-Friendly Garden

August 29, 2026
By Nancy Hawkins, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
Central Valley gardeners have been enjoying the good life for many years—great climate, good soil, and we can grow almost everything. Now, maintaining a garden or yard in the Central Valley presents serious challenges during periods of water shortages and mandated water restrictions. What's a homeowner to do…
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Lady beetle larvae eating aphids. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Who Knew This About Aphids?

August 28, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 For decades, we've watched oleander aphids infest our milkweed.Like many folks, we grow milkweed for the monarchs, but aphids insist on having their share, too.  Guess who's coming to dinner? Aphids. Guess who's NOT invited? Aphids. Guess who's coming anyway? Aphids.Fast forward to the…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Growing Vegetables from Seeds

August 28, 2026
Advantages of growing vegetables from seedsLocal nurseries offer more seed varieties than transplants.It costs less.When you grow from seed, you get a known quality.Starting indoors or outdoors?Some seeds are better planted directly in the ground, such as root crops (carrots, beets, turnips, and parsnips)…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Companion Planting Chart for Home Gardens

August 28, 2026
CropCompatible CompanionsIncompatibleWhy IncompatibleAsparagus Tomato, parsley, basil     Beans Most vegetables & herbs Onion, garlic, gladiolus Onions, garlic, and gladiolus can inhibit bean growth. Beans, Bush Irish potato, cucumber, corn, strawberry, celery,…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Enjoy Your Vegetable Garden This Summer, But Be Educated, Aware and Careful!

August 28, 2026
Article and Photo by Gary Predoehl, UC Master Gardener of Placer County  “He who plants gardens plants happiness.” – Chinese Proverb“Gardening is cheaper than therapy – and you get tomatoes!” – Unknown  Raw vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. But many common garden…
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Shasta, Siskiyou, & Trinity Forests Blog: Article

Develop Your Own Forest Plan

August 28, 2026
By Camila Quintana Del Carpio
Register now for the Forest Stewardship Workshop coming to Shasta and surrounding counties!This is a one-evening per week online workshop helps landowners develop plans and improve and protect their forest lands in an ecologically and economically sustainable manner. It's also great for natural resource…
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Job Opportunity

Social Media Assistant (Student Assistant 4)Position Summary:University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking a resourceful, motivated and tech-savvy college student who is enthusiastic about building online communities. Working within UC ANR’s Strategic Communications unit, the…
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Garden of native and low water plants

Bringing Back My Garden

August 28, 2026
By D Marlowe, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.  There is a particular kind of guilt that comes from walking past a neglected garden bed. Mine sat for years, half-hidden under weeds, ivy and blackberry vines, with only a few stubborn dianthus reminding me I had once had plans for the place. Each time I…
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