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False Chinch Bugs Show Up when Hills Dry Up

August 11, 2025
By Ben A Faber
False Chinch Bug Shows Up as Hills Dry UpThe false chinch bug (FCB), Nysius raphanus (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae), is a pest of many plants. FCB is a generalist and has been found to be a problem in many cropping systems such as soybeans, quinoa, tobacco, cotton, broccoli and other Brassicaceae plants. FCB adults …
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UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

Catch The Rain, Slow It, Spread It, Sink It In - Yountville

Oct 4, 2025

Master Gardeners will share how the "small water cycle" can support climate restoration in our home gardens, showing how garden practices can positively impact the local climate. We will explore many strategies to catch rain, helping us absorb, restore, and adapt to water’s natural rhythms.Register prior to…
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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gray and white cat on a rug with a spot of blood on his paw
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Nature’s Velcro®

August 11, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Brenda Altman Snugs came into the house one afternoon with a boo-boo on his left paw. There was a speck of blood, but it turned out to be nothing. Since he was already in my hands, I started to groom him and found these small seeds attached to his body! Snugs, the gardener, is spreading seeds to…
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Acer circinatum
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Vine maple

August 11, 2025
Vine mapleAcer circinatum Vine maple is a California native deciduous tree or shrub that typically grows 10 to 20 feet tall. In sunny settings it grows bushy and upright, but in shadier locales it spreads and sprawls closer to the ground. Vine maples grow moderately slowly. They prefer moist, shady…
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Acer circinatum
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Vine maple

August 11, 2025
Vine mapleAcer circinatum Vine maple is a California native deciduous tree or shrub that typically grows 10 to 20 feet tall. In sunny settings it grows bushy and upright, but in shadier locales it spreads and sprawls closer to the ground. Vine maples grow moderately slowly. They prefer moist, shady…
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Page

Ask A Question

Have a gardening question? If you have a question about home gardening, submit a question to our   Master Gardener helpline.Send us a brief description of your problem and a photo if you can. When submitting photos of an issue, please also include a picture of the overall plant.  We…
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fruit tree pruning
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Summer pruning for fruit trees

August 11, 2025
By Bonnie A Nielsen
 If you’ve ever wrestled with an overgrown fruit tree, you know the struggle—branches reaching for the sky, fruit hiding in a tangled mess, and those pesky suckers popping up everywhere. But don’t worry, summer is the perfect time to get out there with your pruners and give your trees a little mid…
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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Page

California Native Plants - Orange County

What is a Native Plant? Native or indigenous plants are species that have evolved naturally in a specific region, forming essential relationships with local wildlife and ecosystems. In California, native plants existed before European settlers introduced foreign species. These natives are well adapted…
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9-9-25 sweet & heat
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Public Class: A Little Sweet, A Little Heat

Sep 9, 2025

It’s Fall! Time for some sweet and tangy recipes from the summer garden. And, we’re going to add autumn apples to the mix.  Has spiciness been an issue? We’re going to address how to adjust the spice levels of your recipes.  We’ll be making two recipes found in the Ball Complete Book of Home…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
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