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Tips for some of the easiest types of plants from which to save seeds: > Tomatoes > Squash & melons > Peppers > Beans & Peas Step 1: Harvest seeds in pulp. Photo: Chiot's Run Tomatoes are self-pollinating.

Take a class, join our community events, or come to one of our seasonal plant sales! UC Marin Master Gardeners are pleased to offer online talks and presentations in collaboration with our partners in Marin.

Gardens are always changing: plants grow, soils change, leaves fall, and weeds sprout. All plants, whether in your garden or in your home, need consistent maintenance and care.

Propagation is the process by which plants are multiplied or reproduced. It is used for ornamental as well as edible plants. Propagating your own plants can be fun and rewarding because you can grow many species not found in nurseries. This includes many tasty and unusual vegetables.

UC Marin Master Gardeners have contributed to the Marin Independent Journal's "Ask a Master Gardener" column every Saturday since 1999. We have a team of dedicated writers who have covered nearly every aspect of gardening for Marin County over the years.

Articles available here have been published in the Leaflet e-newsletter. Leaflet subscribers receive emails with seasonal advice, gardening tips and fact-based information on how to deal with pest and garden problems.

Saving seeds helps protect and enhance biodiversity. Seed saving is a way to preserve and protect our horticultural heritage. It is an ancient practice that allows you to retain plant varieties that are well adapted to your area and that are no longer available commercially.

Photo: piqsels.com Your school garden can be an outdoor classroom - a place to learn about healthy food, habitats and nutrition, a place where children enjoy and discover nature.

Photo: Kamala Saraswathi, Unsplash Get your community involved Ensure you have a community of interested neighborhood volunteers Form a committee to establish garden rules, plot assignments, applications, dues (if any), bill payments, conflict resolution Find support from local nonprofits such as...

Map the garden site and immediate surrounding areas.