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Advice on Common Rose Diseases Fighting rose diseases effectively is a common concern for callers to Master Gardeners free gardening helpline, operated by the University of California Cooperative Extension. In this third column, we consider some common rose diseases and offer suggestions.

Growing Healthy Roses is Common Concern Each week, Master Gardeners answer dozens of gardening questions from throughout Ventura County on their free helpline, operated by the University of California Cooperative Extension, as well as at various workshops and educational programs.

Roses are always a popular topic for Master Gardeners free gardening helpline, operated by the University of California Cooperative Extension, as well as various workshops and educational programs.

Controlling Whiteflies in your Garden All whiteflies suffer from an identity crisis, as they are not true flies at all. Their appearance resembles tiny, pure white moths but they are in fact, closely related to sap-sucking aphids.

The Master Gardener Help Desk is happy to respond to your home gardening questions via email. Contact us at MGVentura@ucanr.edu. and be sure to include your zip code in the message. Images are also helpful.

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The Mission of the UC Master Gardener Program is to extend research based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California and be guided by our core values and strategic initiatives.

The Master Gardener Program is a national program chartered through the United States Department of Agriculture, sponsored locally by the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) of Ventura County, and the University of California Hansen Trust.

Master Gardeners volunteer about 20,000 hours each year to gardening programs around Ventura County. These programs include everything from hosting garden-based field trips for school children and building community gardens, to assisting with agricultural research.

The UC Master Gardener Training Class is offered every other year in Ventura County. The next opportunity to apply will be in fall 2025. For each class, around 35 applicants are invited to become Master Gardener Trainees.