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 Autumn in the garden is full of change—and so are the updates. From must-see events to practical tips and timely reminders before Master Gardener Volunteers will take a short break during the holidays. Here is a quick round-up to keep you informed, inspired, and ready for the season. Upcoming…

IntroductionIt’s nearing the end of the warm season in Alameda County, but despite shortening days and cooling temperatures, there’s still an opportunity to get into the garden and plant something new. Planting spring-blooming bulbs in fall is a relatively easy task that will reward you (and pollinators!)…

IntroductionIt’s nearing the end of the warm season in Alameda County, but despite shortening days and cooling temperatures, there’s still an opportunity to get into the garden and plant something new. Planting spring-blooming bulbs in fall is a relatively easy task that will reward you (and pollinators!)…

For decades, growers have relied on conventional polyethylene (PE) plastic mulch for its many benefits as it helps control weeds, conserve soil moisture, warm the soil for earlier harvests, increase crop yield and quality. These advantages have made PE mulch a staple in the production of high-value…

 UC ANR hosted the systemwide Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) Summer Quarter Meeting at the UC Cooperative Extension Monterey County office in Salinas on Sept. 3–5. This was the first CUCSA meeting held at a UC ANR location.CUCSA includes representatives from all UC campuses, Lawrence…

There are two MGCC Gardens in West County: the Low Water Garden in Richmond, a Master Gardener of Contra Costa County (MGCC) demonstration garden, and the Water Conservation Garden in El Cerrito. We hereby note that a Seasonal Update on our East and Central Demo Gardens has also been published in a separate…

 The Forest Stewardship Team is collaborating with the UC ANR Fire Network to host a three-part webinar series this fall titled “Before You Buy Forestland.” Goals for this series are to provide prospective landowners with tools and resources that they can use before they buy …