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Half Moon Bay Magazine

2020 January Creating a Sensory Garden February Growing Blueberries Coastside March Battling Buttercups (Oxalis) April Spring Likely to Bloom Even Following Dry Winter 2019 January Winter is Time to Prune on the Coast February Speak the Language of Flowers March Going Native on the San Mateo County...
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Master Gardener Monthly Newsletter

Subscribe to the Master Gardener Monthly Newsletter 2025 February 2025 January 2025 2024 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024...
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Request a Speaker

Is your organization looking for a speaker for an upcoming event? Do you want to arrange a talk at your local library or the company where you work? We provide knowledgeable speakers on a wide array of gardening topics.
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Ask a Master Gardener

Do you need help with your garden? Have a pest problem? Curious about what will grow well in your region? Submit your inquiry via the following link. Ask a Master Gardener Or visit the Master Gardener Helpline by phone, email, on the web, or in person: Helpline: (650) 276-7430 Email: mgsmsf@ucanr.
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Plants by Type

Succulents are beautiful, low-water, and easy-to-grow options for SF Bay Area gardens. See our Succulents page to learn about types of succulents and how to grow, care for and propagate them.Indoor plants are beautiful additions in any room, and contribute to clean healthy air.
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Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center Garden Project

Master Gardeners assist in planning, planting, and tending a garden area at Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center. Our goal is to bring sustainable gardening and environmental information to the residents and staff of the Positive Care program at the center.
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Monthly Garden Checklist

Don't forget to be Water Wise! Check out our suggestions for conserving water in your garden. Pull weeds brought on by recent rains now before they go to seed. This is a good time to plant dormant fruit trees and roses. Top dress tender plants with a mulch mix. Keep the garden clean.
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Pests and Weeds

UC Master Gardeners recommend an integrated approach to solving pest problems by minimizing pesticides and using techniques found in nature. This scientific, comprehensive approach is called Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
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Resources

GuidesEdible GardeningCalifornia Native GardeningGrowing wildflowers (annuals)Native plant tip sheets: tips for the first year and tips for growing natives in containers (PDF)Habitat gardening: selected plants and tipsContainer GardeningContainer Gardening BasicsBest Soil Choices for Container…
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School Garden Workshops

School Garden WorkshopsThe UC Master Gardeners School Garden Committee supports the teachers and volunteers who are leading school garden programs throughout San Mateo and San Francisco Counties.
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