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Pencil drawing of rhizomes below the surface and stolons above the surface
Garden Notes: Article

Horticultural Terms - Vegetative Propagation

July 19, 2026
By Cheryl Carmichael - UC Master Gardener - San Joaquin County
All plants want to propagate. Most commonly, we think of seeds of all kinds as the primary mechanism of propagation, but some plants have developed underground and above-ground means of reproduction. This article will explore these vegetative propagation factors. Stolon: noun: a horizontal branch from…
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Iris flower in garden. Light purple and orange color
Garden Notes: Article

Dividing Iris: Why, When, and How to Divide and Replant

July 19, 2026
By Sara Milnes - UC Master Gardener - San Joaquin County
 In the Winter edition of Garden Notes, I wrote about reevaluating your flower garden to determine needed changes (https://ucanr.edu/blog/garden-notes/article/perfect-time-reevaluate-your-flower-garden), using the Flower Garden at the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden as an example. One of the…
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Children harvesting tomatoes
Garden Notes: Article

Garden Activities to Do with Kids

July 19, 2026
By Sherida Phibbs - UC Master Gardener - San Joaquin County
Summer is a great time to get kids out in the garden. Most children naturally like to dig, water things, hunt for bugs, and get messy. Gardening gives them something real to do, and they usually stay interested when they feel involved instead of just watching adults work.One thing many adults forget is that…
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defensible zones
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at Disaster Preparedness Day

Aug 1, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener table at Disaster Preparedness Day, sponsored by the San Mateo County Department of Emergency Management. This free event provides resources, classes and interactive demonstrations on first aid, emergency preparedness, fire safety and more. Master Gardeners will provide…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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us master gardeners santa clara , palo alto
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Open Garden Saturdays- Palo Alto

Sep 19, 2026

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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us master gardeners santa clara , palo alto
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Open Garden Saturdays- Palo Alto

Sep 26, 2026

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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us master gardeners santa clara , palo alto
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Open Garden Saturdays- Palo Alto

Sep 5, 2026

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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us master gardeners santa clara , palo alto
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Open Garden Saturdays- Palo Alto

Aug 29, 2026

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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