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Asian Citrus Psyllid and Huanglongbing Disease

An insect that causes harm to citrus plants and trees has made its first appearance in Novato in Marin County, and the Marin County Ag Office is working with state agriculture officials on next steps.
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Hands in Soil
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Avoid Disturbing Your Soil

Natures no-till way relies on leaving the soil alone and nourishing it by the continual addition of new layers of dying and dead plant matter.
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Garden Myths Busted

Unsure what's fact and what's fiction when it comes to gardening? Gardening myths are as common as blackbirds in a sunflower field. Some have just become bad habits; others have been passed down for generations.
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garden tools
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Garden Sanitation

As temperatures cool and daylight hours decline, plant growth tends to slow. In addition to being an excellent planting season in our Mediterranean climate, fall is also a good time to clean up our gardens so that theyre healthy and fire-smart.
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fall leaves
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What to do with fallen leaves

When fallen leaves are overly abundant, consider composting them or shredding them so that they decompose more quickly. Photo: Marie Narlock Theres nothing like the glowing presence of autumn colors, each brilliant red, orange, and yellow leaf backlit by the sun.
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Banner FSL
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Ember Stomp

Come visit UC Marin Master Gardeners at Ember Stomp, Marins third annual free wildfire prevention festival, on Saturday, September 6, at the Marin County Fairgrounds.
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teaching children about seeding and germination
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Seed Saving & Sharing

Three UC Marin Master Gardeners on National Seed Swap Day UC Marin Master Gardeners educate Marin residents on how to save, share, and start seeds. Through this program, residents gain access to a diverse selection of seeds while learning how to grow and preserve them.
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Imaginology 2025 is April 12-13

It's time to get ready for Imaginology 2025! The event is held at the OC Fair & Event Center 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa Event dates: Saturday April 12 & Sunday April 13 Event times: 10am-4pm daily Admission is free! Parking is $15 per vehicle All 4-H Families who want to extend their Imaginology exper...
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Join a Club!

Enrollment instructions for youth members: 1) Choose a 4-H Community Club. There are 9 active 4-H Clubs across Orange County, each with their own unique offerings. Contact the Community Club Leader to indicate your interest.
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Become a volunteer!

Adults interested in volunteering in a 4-H club should complete: 1. the Volunteer Interest Survey 2. online enrollment 4Honline 2.0 Enrollment System Please NOTE: 4Honline has migrated to 4Honline 2.0 and has a new look.
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