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UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Article

Solving Plant Problems

March 16, 2025
By Cynthia Bailey
 The UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County are available to help Sonoma County home gardeners with a wide variety of common problems seen in the home garden. We offer research-based information about pest management and cultural gardening practices to help gardeners achieve success with a healthy and…
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a mass of orange and yellow nasturtiums
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Page

Programs & Projects

Get involved! Find Master Gardener programs & projects near you in Monterey, San Benito, & Santa Cruz Counties. Access expert gardening knowledge online or attend in-person events.
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Page

Contact Us

Contact the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties with your gardening questions! Find our phone number, email address, mailing address, and information about visiting our demonstration garden here.
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A dense group of various green plants
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Page

About Monterey Bay Master Gardeners

Grow your best garden yet! UC Master Gardeners provide expert advice, classes, and resources to help you succeed in Monterey Bay. From help desk support to demonstration gardens, we're here to help you thrive
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Beetroot photo Brianna Walther
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Beets

Beets, Beta vulgaris, are a herbaceous biennial that is usually grown as an annual during the cooler months of the year. It is grown as a root vegetable, but the leaves can also be eaten.
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Broccoli photo Marty Nelson
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Broccoli

Broccoli, Brassica oleacea, is a cool season plant in the mustard family consisting of an edible flower head, stems, and leaves. There are short season and long season varieties. You can grow broccoli in the spring and again in the fall. Broccoli is delicious eaten fresh out of the garden.
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cabbage photo Jean Christofferson
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Cabbage

Cabbage, Brassica oleracea var capitata, is a cool weather vegetable related to kale, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprout, and kohlrabi. Can grow year-round along the coast. Native to coastal areas of Western Europe. There are short-season, mid-season, and long-season varieties.
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apples
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Pruning Apple

Scientific Name Malus domestica Special Considerations Apples need sturdy branches. Heading cuts are necessary.  Fruit grows on: Old wood (spurs). Spurs form on one to three year old trees. Spurs continue to produce fruit for eight to 10 years, then die off. Trees are continually generating…
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Apricot tree
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Pruning Apricot

Scientific Name Prunus armeniaca Special Considerations Apricots bloom early (February or March). Therefore, late spring rains can limit pollination. Apricots are susceptible to a number of diseases, including eutypa, a water-borne fungal disease. As a result, apricots should be pruned only when rains…
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Carrots photo Jean Christofferson
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Document

Carrots

Carrots, Daucus carota, are a cool weather crop and a root crop. It is a biennial grown as an annual. Native to Afghanistan.
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