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Red humped caterpillars on a Western redbud tree

Cool Caterpillars

April 28, 2026
By Denise Godbout-Avant
Some gardeners may not consider caterpillars to be “cool.” After all, hungry caterpillars eat vegetables and flowers that gardeners are trying to grow! However, I think they ARE cool because beautiful colorful caterpillars become gorgeous butterflies or moths. In addition, they are valuable pollinators and a…
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Birds in the Garden library activity for May
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Birds in Our Gardens- Politi Library

May 12, 2026

 Join Master Gardeners of Fresno County for a FREE and fun, hands-on gardening activity perfect for preschool and elementary-aged children! Each month, we explore exciting gardening topics through a short lesson, engaging books, and creative crafts.This month's library class, Birds in Our…
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Birds in the Garden library activity for May
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Birds in our Gardens-Sunnyside Library

May 6, 2026

 Join Master Gardeners of Fresno County for a FREE and fun, hands-on gardening activity perfect for preschool and elementary-aged children! Each month, we explore exciting gardening topics through a short lesson, engaging books, and creative crafts.This month's library class, Birds in Our…
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Oxalis stricta (common yellow wood sorrel) is nearly impossible to eradicate in our area. J.C. Lawrence

What Weeds Can Tell Us

April 27, 2026
Every gardener knows that weeds are just plants in the wrong place. Webster’s dictionary defines a weed as “a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth; especially: one that tends to overgrow or choke out more desirable plants.” The use of weeds as soil indicators is not…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Article

Native Plants Brochure

April 27, 2026
By Joelle Kohn
Advice to Grow ByUC Master Gardeners of San Diego CountyHotline (858) 822-6910 www.MasterGardenerSD.orghelp@MasterGardenerSD.orgNatives Plants Require a Somewhat Different Way of Gardening These plants don’t want fussing.Don’t amend the soil when you plant. These plants LIKE our soils.After the first…
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