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Wildflowers of Sonoma County Backroads
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Wildflowers of Sonoma County Backroads

Apr 19, 2025

 Come and enjoy over 125 high-definition, colorful photographs of California native wildflowers growing in the numerous environments of Sonoma County. Join Sonoma County Master Gardener April Lynch, who has been photographing wildflowers for over two decades, as she takes you on a virtual tour from the…
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Birds in the garden
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Gardening With Wildlife – A Bird’s Perspective

Apr 5, 2025

 Want to augment your pleasure in the garden by increasing your knowledge of and contact with wildlife - especially the birds that inhabit it? The key to having a rich variety in your garden of bird life – or life of any sort for that matter –is understanding the principle of the ecological niche. No…
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Spring food garden Sonoma County
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April in the Garden at Bounty Farm

Apr 12, 2025

 The UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County are hosting “April in the Garden,” a day of live demonstrations showcasing ideas for what to do in your home garden this month.In addition to hosting an information table where experienced Master Gardeners will answer gardeners’ questions,  Master Gardener…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Berries Anyone?

March 26, 2025
By David George
 My “berry” favorite garden-grown treats in springtime are berries: plump, juicy blackberries, sweet red raspberries, healthy and organically grown strawberries, and pop-in-your-mouth blueberries. Regionally grown varieties ripen from April through July, making delicious toppings for cereal, ice cream,…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Great Patio Container Tomatoes and Peppers for Small Spaces Gardening

March 26, 2025
By David George
 This year’s Contra Costa County Master Gardeners Great Tomato Plant Sale supplies easy-to-grow and delicious tomato and pepper varieties for container gardening. Small spaces container tomatoes though require some specific best practices that you will find in a UC ANR article (LINK REMOVED) (Contra…
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