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Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer County   Q: I planted a new rose this spring and it has produced many nice blooms since then. However, a bud opened recently revealing a flower that had a small branch growing out of the middle of the new bloom. I watched that little branch grow and…

Gay Wilhelm, Master Gardeners of Placer County Q: What can I do to keep the roses insect free?A: Start by selection of rose varieties that are less susceptible to insect and disease problems. Healthy and vigorous plants can produce beautiful blooms with little or no use of insecticides. Appropriate…

Gay Wilhelm, Master Gardeners of Placer County From The Curious Gardener, Winter 2011About January or February, I’m staring out the window longing for a little gardening time. I’ll put on my boots, coat and gloves but most of the garden is asleep after a fall cleanup.Luckily, we live in a fairly…

Mary Jo Colletti, UC Master Gardeners of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Spring 2010I don’t know which I like best about my garden, the colors or the smells. My front yard is clothed in quiet colors: white, pinks, lavenders. What a calming place to be after a stressful day. My backyard, on the…

 Climate-smart agriculture programs have taken root in the Imperial Valley thanks to the dedication and persistence of Ana Resendiz, our Climate-Smart Agriculture Community Education Specialist serving Imperial and Riverside counties.When Ana stepped into her role, adoption of CDFA climate-smart grants…

Glenn County 4-H News Flash - December 5, 2025 - Glenn County Farm Bureau Crab Feed Servers/Dessert Booth Signups Available! 

Peggy Beltramo, Master Gardeners of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Fall 2008When gardeners think of spring color, our thoughts immediately turn to masses of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils, but our gardens can provide many other blooming surprises if we look deeper into the world of spring bulbs…

 “There’s no good bug but a dead bug” or so the makers of pest control products have claimed. For just about every home and garden pest, there’s likely a product available to control or eliminate it. You probably use them regularly without hesitation – bleach, vinegar, and dishwashing soap are common…

By Gay Wilhelm and Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer CountyQ: What’s the best way to take care of a holiday poinsettia? A: Poinsettia is the best selling potted plant in the nation. It was named for Joel Poinsett, the first US Ambassador to Mexico who shipped cuttings from shrubs he…