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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Oak Tree Leaf Drop

December 18, 2025
By Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer County Q: Our Blue Oak trees on the perimeter of our property are losing much of their leaves. I know they are deciduous trees but their leaves normally don’t drop until the fall. Do you know what could be the cause? I fear it is Sudden Oak Death.A:…
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Grown in Marin: Event

California Native Plant Foods Celebration and Symposium

Event Date
Feb 10, 2026

California's Native plants are more than just a resource; they are our living link between culture, health, and the land. For millennia, Indigenous peoples have stewarded hundreds of these plants for food, medicine, and fiber, cultivating a vast, biodiverse ecosystem. Today, Native practitioners continue to…
Grown in Marin
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Belvedere-Tiburon Library Seed Swap

Event Date
Feb 21, 2026

Program: This seed swap and plant exchange will feature vegetable, herb and ornamental seeds. We will discuss what to plant in the spring/summer garden including seeds for pollinators. There will be planting activities for all ages.Cost: FREESponsors: Marin Master Gardeners and Friends of Bel-Tib…
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Fairfax Library Spring Seed Swap

Event Date
Mar 14, 2026

Program: Get ready for your summer garden by exchanging seeds and plants with your neighbors. Marin Master Gardeners will share seeds of vegetables, herbs and pollinator plants and answer your gardening questions. There will be planting activities for all ages.Cost: FREESponsors: Marin Master Gardeners and…
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Saving and swapping seeds is an ancient tradition that protects biodiversity. Photo: Marie Narlock
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Celebration of National Seed Swap Day and Opening of San Rafael Library's Seed Library

Event Date
Jan 31, 2026

Program: The Marin Master Gardeners and the San Rafael Public Library celebrate National Seed Swap Day at the opening of the San Rafael Library's seed library. There will be a seed swap and plant exchange along with planting tips and planting activities organized by the Marin Master Gardeners. Learn about…
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Poinsettias: Part 1-Are They Poisonous?

December 18, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Paula PashbyI love the winter season, and I always know that winter is upon us when I start seeing the beautiful Poinsettias, Euphorbia pulcherrima, everywhere.  They are hard to miss, with their vibrant red, white, and pink specialized leaves. I buy a Poinsettia every year and place it as…
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Exploring the World of Unusual Citrus

December 18, 2025
By Anne E Schellman
California’s climate is a citrus grower’s dream, but beyond the familiar oranges, lemons, and limes lies a fascinating world of lesser-known citrus. Many of these fruits have deep cultural roots, unique flavors, and surprising uses — from culinary delights to ornamental beauty. Here are some of the most…
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Cut Those Overgrown Fruit Trees Down To Size

December 18, 2025
By Anne E Schellman
 During my time as the Horticulture Advisor for UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in Stanislaus County (1978-2011), I frequently received questions from gardeners asking what to do about neglected and/or overgrown deciduous (trees that lose their leaves each year) fruit trees such as peach, plum, and…
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Bug Squad: Article

A Honey of a Gift

December 17, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Can't think of a gift to buy for the beekeepers, food enthusiasts, naturalists, environmental educators, and honey and mead lovers in your life? It gets a little sticky, doesn't it? Sometimes really sticky.To the rescue...a couple of Santa's helpers...The California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP…
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