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Transition to Organic Webinar Series

Jan 14, 2026 - Mar 18, 2026

Wednesdays • January 14 – March 18, 2026 • Free virtual seriesHosted by CAFF, UC Organic Agriculture Institute (UC OAI), and UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE)Thinking about transitioning your crop operation to organic? Join us for a ten-week webinar series designed to guide producers through every major step…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Replacing Your Lawn (Save Some Water, Save Some Mowing)

December 18, 2025
Compiled by Joan Goff, UC Master Gardeners of Placer County So, you want to replace that thirsty lawn with something that uses less water but still looks beautiful? Good idea!  But where to start? There are several elements to consider in making this change. Remove the existing…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Organic Lawn Care

December 18, 2025
By Elaine Applebaum, UC Master Gardeners of Placer County Q: I would like a lawn but am concerned about the environmental effects. Is it possible to have a beautiful green lawn without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides?A: Taking a low- or no-chemical approach to lawn care is becoming…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Leaving Grass Clippings on the Lawn

December 18, 2025
By Trish Grenfell, UC Master Gardeners of Placer County Q: One of my neighbors told me to leave my grass clippings on the lawn, but I feel that it is unsightly and would actually prevent the grass from getting the sunlight it needs to grow. However, it would save me time.  Please advise. A:…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Lawn Alternatives

December 18, 2025
Lynn Lorenson, UC Master Gardeners of Nevada County From The Curious Gardener, Summer 2008Green, weed free lawns did not exist in the US until the late 18th century. Travelers to Europe, especially England, were taken by the new Palladian (classical Roman) style of architecture and the surrounding…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

How to Kill Your Lawn by Sheet Mulching

December 18, 2025
By Julie Long, UC Master Gardeners of Placer CountyThinking of getting rid of your lawn?  An easy and ecological way to reduce or eliminate your lawn (turf) is to sheet mulch. This method is also known as layer, or lasagna mulching.Why would you remove your lawn?  The most common reason is to…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Fall Lawn Care

December 18, 2025
Sharon Ross, UC Master Gardeners of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Fall 2008Fall is an excellent time to take action to improve the health and beauty of your lawn.A good place to start is de-thatching. Thatch is a layer of decaying organic matter that occurs between the green matter and the…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Crabgrass Control

December 18, 2025
By Gay Wilhelm, Master Gardeners of Placer County Q: Crabgrass is spreading in my lawn. What can I do to stop it?  A: Who hasn’t done combat with crabgrass? What a foe! But there is help.There are two kinds of crabgrass in California, smooth crabgrass and large or hairy crabgrass…
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