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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Create Habitat with Hedgerows

December 11, 2025
Article and Photographs by Marianne L. Calhoun, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Fall 2022  Are you considering planting a hedge for privacy or to screen your street, neighbors, or a wooden fence? Fall is a perfect time to get new plants established due to cooler…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Camillias

December 11, 2025
By Gay Wilhelm, Master Gardeners of Placer CountyQ: I’m seeing camellias in the nursery. I’m not sure if they are easy to grow or what kind of conditions they need. Can you help? A: The two most common camellias in our area are Camellia japonica and Camellia susanqua. The susanqua variety is…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

California Native Shrubs for Fall Planting

December 11, 2025
Peggy Just Peterson, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Fall 2013The days are shorter, the evenings are chilly, and there’s that fall feel in the air! Fall is my favorite time of year, because it’s the best time of year to plant trees and shrubs, especially California natives. The…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Acid-loving Plants

December 11, 2025
By Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer County Q:  I know that azaleas, camellias, and hydrangeas prefer an acid soil, but what does that mean? A:  While most of the plants that we grow in a garden prefer neutral to slightly acidic soil (pH range 6.0 -7.0), there are some…
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A lily plant that is just starting to sprout in a basket with a 4H stuffed pig holding it and a pride flag as a post to keep the lily growing straight
Together@Work: Article

Approaching the New Year: A Time of Gratitude and Reflection

December 11, 2025
By Elizabeth A Moon
  Our Principles of Community state YOU ARE IMPORTANT, and this year again proves this community statement. Each of us has been integral to working towards our vision and mission. As we near the end of December and approach the new year, we want to express our gratitude to each of you, as together…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

The Secret Life of Biopesticides - Online

Mar 19, 2026

A simple, practical introduction to biopesticides. Discover what they are, how they’re discovered, and how they work. Then learn where to find them, and when and how to use them effectively in a home garden as part of a sustainable pest management approach.Visit the Urban and Community Webinar website to…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Diseases and Disorders in Vegetable Gardens - Online

Feb 19, 2026

Garden vegetables can be affected by a variety of diseases and abiotic disorders, ranging from powdery mildew to sun scald. But you need to know what’s wrong with your veggies before you can fix the problem. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to identify diseases and disorders and how to manage them.Visit the…
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