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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

How to Succeed with Houseplants

Apr 12, 2025

Description: Are you a new plant parent looking to increase your confidence with houseplants? Or maybe you’re an experienced indoor gardener who wants to fine tune your skills? In this talk by UC Master Gardeners we will give practical, evidence-based information on the essentials of indoor plant care. We’ll…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Redbud
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Redhumped caterpillars can defoliate a redbud tree

March 26, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
 By Beth Teviotdale Why are there no leaves on some shoots on my redbud tree? This sad sight is not uncommon come late spring and into summer. The villain responsible for this defoliation most likely is the redhumped caterpillar, which gets its name from the reddish hump located on its back a…
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Magnolia
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: March 28 - April 3

March 26, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
Prepared by Terry Lewis Late March or early April is the end of the spring planting season; roots need to become established before the summer heat.TasksWatch for powdery mildew on susceptible plants. Rotate the fungicide used since the fungus may develop resistance.If citrus has scale, mites or thrips,…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Succulent Shell Planter

March 26, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog article by Cindy Yee, UC Master Gardener-SolanoI have been searching for a “perfect” giant horse conch in SW Florida for a while now. The horse conch is Florida's state shell and can reach 24 inches long.  I think it's right up there in desirability with the coveted junonia, although many might…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Rosemary Rescue

March 26, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog article by Karen Metz, UC Master Gardener-SolanoMany, many years ago, I purchased a small rosemary Christmas Tree.  It was adorable and lived on my porch, getting decorated every year.  Gradually, it outgrew its pot and then the porch.  We moved it to the sideyard and planted it in a half…
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Succulent and ceramics garden art sale may 2025
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Succulents and Ceramics Garden Art Sale

May 4, 2025

 Do you love succulents and ceramics? Come on over to the Sebastopol Center for the Arts at 282 South High Street, Sebastopol on Sunday, May 4th from 10 am -2 pm. Succulents are a great fire-wise, water-wise and colorful plant for your garden.  Sonoma County Master Gardeners is teaming up with the…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Got Mosquitoes? Dunk Them!

March 26, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Brenda Altman, UC Master Gardener-SolanoSpring showers bring spring flowers, puddles, cloudy days, and mosquitoes.  Rainwater collects everywhere.   You can find it in hollows of trees, old tires, buckets, and pans left outside.  Many of these places are ideal places for…
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Pollinator Festival 2024
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

We hope to see you at a Stanislaus County event in April 2025!

March 26, 2025
By Anne E Schellman
 In addition to attending our monthly library classes in Stanislaus County, you can also visit us at our booth.April EventsPollinator Festival, Saturday, April 5, 2025 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the Pollinator Parade (dress up your family AND your family dog), participate in kids activities, and a…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Sea Lavender

March 26, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Like clothing, plants cycle in and out of fashion.  It's interesting when a plant that was once commonly found in a plant nursery disappears to make room for the latest trend and then reappears decades later.  Sea lavender (Limonium perezii) is such a plant. First, to clarify what sea lavender…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Christmas Rose or Lenten Rose?

March 26, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog article by Heather Hamilton, UC Master Gardener-SolanoThese are both common names for the amazing Hellebore. It has 22 species of evergreen herbaceous perennials all in the Ranunculaceae family.  Originating from Europe and Asia, as well as Turkey and Syria. The genus was established by Carl…
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