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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

SCTDG Growing Succulents - San Martin

Jun 27, 2026

Succulents can be an attractive and interesting addition to your garden with minimal care. You will learn about cultural requirements, such as soil, water, fertilizer, sun exposure, and pest and disease control, as well as learn about different varieties of succulents. You will also learn how to propagate…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Use of Grey Water and Recycled Water for Irrigation

May 10, 2026
By CoCoMG Helpdesk
IntroductionAs drought conditions become increasingly likely over time, it’s essential that we all learn to use water more efficiently. Using grey water or recycled water can help to conserve our finite water resources.About Grey WaterGrey water is untreated, non-disinfected household wastewater that does…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Sheet Mulching & Irrigation for Lawn Conversions

May 10, 2026
By CoCoMG Helpdesk
Prepared/presented by UC Master Gardeners Janet Miller & Steven Griffin at the GET DRY Plant Sale & Workshop, September 2015.IntroductionIf you are planning a lawn conversion by sheet mulching and want to plant a drought tolerant garden in place of the lawn, you may want to install a drip irrigation…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

About Soil Testing

May 10, 2026
By CoCoMG Helpdesk
by Emma Connery, UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator, March 5, 2011SummarySoil testing eliminates the over-use of fertilizers, thereby saving money and protecting the environment while maintaining good soil and plant health.Soil testing can save you money and protect the environmentQuestion: I am…
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Patch of Bermudagrass
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Fighting Bermudagrass

May 10, 2026
By Help Desk Team
Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) is a warm-season grass that is sometimes used for lawns. It tolerates high temperatures, needs full sun, and survives with low water. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most common weeds in our area and is difficult to control.  To identify bermudagrass, look for dense…
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Growing Corn in a Small Garden

May 10, 2026
By Pat Hitchcock, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.  Last summer the Napa County Master Gardeners field-testing group agreed to try growing corn. I think I must have missed the meeting when this was decided as I have avoided growing corn for many years.   In my view, corn takes too much space…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Table at San Francisco Rec & Park Community Garden Day

May 16, 2026

Stop by the UC Master Gardener table at the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's Seed & Plant Start Giveaway. This event is free and open to all San Francisco residents. UC Master Gardeners will give out seeds, veggie plants and herb starts courtesy of the San Francisco Recreation and Park…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

WUCOLS: An Online Landscaping Tool for Home Gardeners

May 9, 2026
By Rosie Bonar, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
It's Spring planting time, but most gardeners want to know which plants best suit Tulare and Kings Counties. Home gardeners will have more success when choosing plants for their yards if they consider the climate, amount of available water, amount of shade, and location within the state of California. Not…
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Cover of a book called 'Nature's Best Hope', with a yellow-chested bird on the cover of a light blue book, sitting on a picnic table.
UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Article

Nature's Best Hope: Your Native Garden in Tuolumne County

May 9, 2026
I’m reading a fascinating book, “Nature’s Best Hope,” by entomologist Douglas W. Tallamy (2019, Timber Press, Inc.). It suggests remedies to our disappearing natural habitats and the wildlife that depends on them.Tallamy proposes a revolutionary idea: transform our private yards into a massive,…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Irrigation for your Garden

May 8, 2026
By CoCoMG Helpdesk
Protect Water ResourcesPlease protect our water resources from waste and pollution. We are in a severe drought with mandatory water restrictions.Repair heads and breaks as soon as you discover them.Learn to be a Smart Controller by learning how to operate your irrigation timer and adjust it to the seasons…
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