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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Red Twig Dogwood

May 28, 2026
Red Twig Dogwood: A Native Shrub of Beauty and Ecological Value  Red twig dogwood is one of the most recognizable native shrubs in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Also known as red osier dogwood, this deciduous shrub thrives in moist mountain environments and is valued for its vivid winter stems, ecological…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Smart Water-Saving Tips for Tahoe Gardens

May 28, 2026
Beat the Heat: Smart Water-Saving Tips for Tahoe GardensJen Cressy, South Tahoe PUD Water Efficiency Technician and UC Master GardenerGardening in Tahoe is rarely simple. High elevation, sandy and rocky soils, low humidity, intense sunlight, and summer heat waves can all place stress on landscape plants…
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Glassy-winged sharpshooter adult and (out-of-focus) nymph on green lemon twig.

Purchased a Grapevine at Costco in N. CA Recently? Read This!

May 28, 2026
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Updated May 29, 2026 at 4:30pmAn invasive insect called the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) has been found on grapevine shipments sold at select Costco locations in Northern California between April 21 and May 21, 2026. Note that the timeframe for grapevine plants sold at Costco has been extended to April…
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Nursery and Flower Grower: Article

Listening, Learning, and Growing Along the Central Coast

May 28, 2026
By Carrie Brown
The Nursery and Flower Grower Blog returns with a new chapter as Carrie Brown introduces herself, discusses her Extension and greenhouse production background, and shares practical tips for improving plant diagnostics and site visits.
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