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The Savvy Sage: Article

Ask a Master Gardener

November 10, 2025
 “Ask a Master Gardener” fields questions directly from Yolo County gardeners and other garden enthusiasts. Questions for this column can be sent to the authors at jmbaumbach@ucanr.edu, with “Ask MGs” in the subject line. People submitting questions will remain anonymous, if desired. When emailing a…
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UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Page

World Soils Day

Thank you for joining the Napa County Master Gardeners this week as we observed World Soil Day.  We hope you learned more about the importance of soil health and will incorporate some of the tips in your garden practices.To further explore the benefits of healthy soil here are two recommended books…
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vineyard row with frost on the ground in between grape vines
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Article

Steps to take when frost is in the forecast

November 8, 2025
 As daylight hours get shorter and summer temperatures become a memory, we may soon hear warnings of overnight frost and freezing temperatures. With all of the microclimates in Sonoma County, it’s difficult to predict the first frost date for your location. On average, the first frost date could be…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Keeping Ahead of Weeds in the Lawn

November 8, 2025
By Michelle Le Strange
Air and soil temperatures are dropping, signaling that fall is finally here! Now is the time to beware of winter weeds. Buried in the soil are winter weed seeds lying in wait for rainfall to trigger them to germinate and grow.  Weeds occur in all lawns but seldom become problems in ones that are…
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Penstemon and Buckwheat
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Article

Time to Plant California Natives

November 7, 2025
By Cathrin Callas
 Fall is the best time to plant most California natives. Cooler weather and rain get them off to a good start by helping them grow deep roots – perfect for seeds or transplants. Many nurseries and native plant groups have fall plant sales. In our introductory California native gardening web page, you’ll…
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Elkus Ranch Environmental Education Center: Event

2025 Elkus Ranch Fall Camp

Nov 25, 2025

Experience the magic of autumn at Elkus Ranch Fall Camp! Children will enjoy two days of fun with animals, crafts, learning, and play in a beautiful outdoor setting. Designed for kids ages 6–11, the camp offers hands-on activities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature.
Elkus Ranch Environmental Education Center
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Elkus Ranch Environmental Education Center: Event

2025 Elkus Ranch Fall Camp

Nov 24, 2025

Experience the magic of autumn at Elkus Ranch Fall Camp! Children will enjoy two days of fun with animals, crafts, learning, and play in a beautiful outdoor setting. Designed for kids ages 6–11, the camp offers hands-on activities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love for nature.
Elkus Ranch Environmental Education Center
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A blue orchard bee, Osmia lignaria. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Go Wild About Wild Bees at Bohart Museum of Entomology Open House

November 7, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 "Have you ever wondered what pollinators are visiting your garden or what that black-and-yellow striped bug was? In California, we have an incredible diversity of insects, which may be more difficult to tell apart than you realize. At this interactive event, you will learn how to identify bees and…
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Overpruned Trees

November 7, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Brenda AltmanTrees are pruned for many reasons. Sometimes they are pruned to remove crowding or competing branches, which open up the canopy; other times they are pruned for safety reasons, a branch may be too low, or they might be trimmed for ornamental or aesthetic reasons. I cannot figure out why…
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