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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Gardener's checklist for fall

August 18, 2026
It's a dry year, no doubt about it, but there are still apples to harvest, bulbs and cover crops to plant, and tools to clean. Here's a a month-by-month to-do list to keep your garden in tip top shape in the fall.
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hose watering
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Gardener's checklist for fall

August 18, 2026
It's a dry year, no doubt about it, but there are still apples to harvest, bulbs and cover crops to plant, and tools to clean. Here's a a month-by-month to-do list to keep your garden in tip top shape in the fall.
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hose watering
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Gardener's checklist for fall

August 18, 2026
It's a dry year, no doubt about it, but there are still apples to harvest, bulbs and cover crops to plant, and tools to clean. Here's a a month-by-month to-do list to keep your garden in tip top shape in the fall.
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salmon colored pelargonium blossoms
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Growing geraniums

August 18, 2026
 From the greenhouses of Victorian England to gardens and homes across the world, geraniums have captivated gardeners with their cheerful blooms and immense variety. The favorite flower of Charles Dickens and countless others, they are sure to earn a place in your garden and your heart. However, the…
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Oakleaf Hydrangea bush
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Oakleaf Hydrangea: beautiful flowers summer thru fall

August 18, 2026
 Oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a low-maintenance deciduous shrub native to the Southeastern U.S. It typically grows 4 to 8 feet tall and wide, although dwarf varieties stay more compact at 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. The large, deeply lobed, dark green leaves resemble the shape of oak…
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hands holding dark soil
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Making the most of Marin’s clay soil

August 18, 2026
 If you live in Marin, chances are you have clay soil. Don’t fret! Clay soil is more promising than it’s cracked up to be. Clay soil retains more water and holds more mineral nutrients than sandy soils. Amended with organic matter, it has the potential to become productive.You have two choicesWhen it…
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Herbs plated in a water trough with drip irrigation
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

What do cattle water troughs and flourishing container gardens have in common?

August 18, 2026
 Is your yard filled with compacted clay soil and just the thought of attempting to grow vegetables and flowers seems daunting? Or perhaps you’re searching for a raised bed to avoid a lot of bending and stooping. Have you considered trough gardening? Galvanized livestock water troughs, also known…
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The Real Dirt: Article

Going Native

August 17, 2026
There is a lot of talk these days about the benefits of growing native plants in your garden. Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil, so they need less water and fewer soil amendments. Native plants provide food and habitat for local insects and wildlife, help to sustain the local food web,…
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Two children learning about insects at the Bohart Museum of Entomology.

Bohart Museum Announces Fall Open Houses

August 17, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 What's inside the Bohart Museum of Entomology at the University of California, Davis, and what will the scientists show and tell you? Drum roll...The Bohart Museum has announced two fall open houses: the first on Sunday, Sept. 20 and the second on Saturday, Nov. 7. Both are free and family…
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