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Connie inspects our bee hive

The Haven's Busiest Bees: Our Volunteers

May 14, 2024
It's simple: the Haven wouldn't be here today without volunteers. Their hard work of pruning, weeding, mulching, and assorted other tasks has made the Haven what it is today. Volunteers are also essential to our outreach events.
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

This year’s Climate-Friendly Garden Tour

May 14, 2024
Saturday, May 18, is the date for this year's Climate-Friendly Garden Tour, a partnership between Napa County Resource Conservation District, City of Napa Water Division, and the University of California Master Gardeners of Napa County.
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Becoming a Master Gardener

May 14, 2024
Have you ever wondered how you can learn about plant care, water conservation, botany, tree pruning, soil amendments, lawn alternatives, pollinators, pest management and more while making friends and being part of a mission driven team? Become a Napa County Master Gardener, and you'll see.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

What are “Good Bugs”?

May 14, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
There are many types of good bugs commonly found in the garden or landscape. In integrated pest management (IPM) we refer to good bugs as natural enemies or beneficial organisms. Natural enemies can include insects, but also mites, pathogens, and vertebrates like birds and lizards.
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The plot at the Master Gardeners' Garden of the Sun undergoing soil solarization. To preserve a plant in the area to be solarized, as shown in the picture, cut a circle (about 18 inches in diameter) around the plant, recognizing that weeds and other pests won’t be killed in that area. (Photo: Sarah del Pozo)
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Use soil solarization to prepare garden for success

May 14, 2024
The summer months in Fresno County are ideal for garden soil solarization, an environmentally sound way to kill weeds, insect pests and soil pathogens with free and naturally abundant solar energy. No pesticides are used in the process.
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Save The Date for #Giving Day May 16-17

May 13, 2024
By donating to the UC Master Gardener Program and UC ANR you extend the knowledge and resources of the University to your community. Mark your calendar, spread the word, and stay tuned for more details! Join us at noon and be the first to give or visit us anytime during the 24-hour giving day.
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