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We are thrilled to report that all UC Master Gardener Programs have now been billed for the Active and Limited Active volunteers on their rosters (on the billing date).

I didn't blog all summer because life has been busy with doctor appointments for various members of my familynothing serious, just maintenance. As one gets older, a lot of maintenance is needed. I also had a milestone birthday in the summer. It takes a lot of energy and time to celebrate.

Yerba Buena (Satureja douglasii) is a perennial herb native to the west coast of the United States and up into British Columbia.

Happy Halloween! It is the time of year for Jack O' Lanterns, trick or treating, spooky decorations and funny costumes. This season is rich in diverse traditions including those of All Saints Day, Dia de los Muertos, and of course, Halloween. But Halloween has an even scarier tale seldom told.

Sunday, September 8th, 2024, was a beautiful day for a potluck gathering, celebration, and recognition of the UC Master Gardeners of Humboldt and Del Norte Counties.

Our next Master Gardener training will take place JanuaryMay 2025.

Is it a rock formation? A person who studies the earth? Something horticultural? What If you picked something horticultural, you are correct! Simply put, geophytes are perennial plants with underground storage systems.

The American Public Health Association's 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo will take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota from October 27-29, 2024 to gather nearly 13,000 public health professionals to connect, learn, and inspire each other.

Fall is here, and it's not too late to get fall bulbs into the ground. In our climate, you'll want to plant bulbs by Nov 30 at the latest. A true bulb is defined as a compact package of fleshy scales with a small basal plate and a shoot that emerges deep within the bulb.

Not ready to hang up your gardening tools as we head into late fall and winter? Consider these plants and garden tasks for October, November, and December. SOW COVER CROPS (also called green manure or compost crops). Bell beans and vetch are good choices.