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by Penny Pawl Several years ago when UC Master Gardeners of Napa County was having a garden tour, I was working in the plant sales area of a garden in St. Helena. Master Gardeners had donated plants to sell to visitors taking the tour.

A very spiny plant was dropped off at my office here in Woodland, CA that turned out to be Canada thistle, a noxious weed (Photo 1).

By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Not long ago I wanted to work in my yard but the noise from a project next door was unbearable. So I went inside and looked for some gardening books to get a few ideas and perhaps even some inspiration.

Are you ready to transform your yard into a more sustainable landscape but don't know the first thing about irrigation systems?

The holidays are here Fodder Family! For those of you who enjoy a living Christmas tree, perhaps you will try a stump cultured tree this year from one of the many foothill Christmas tree farms.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday. Join us on Tuesday, December 1 for #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals to celebrate generosity worldwide. #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

As we continue to practice social distancing, some of us have become more technically savvy. We attend online classes on Zoom and YouTube. We order everything from food, seeds, clothing, and anything we can imagine online.

Gulf Fritillaries in November? Yes! Gulf Fritillaries (Agraulis vanillae) are still active here in Solano County, on those warm, sunny afternoons that defy the season. They're still hanging around their host plant, Passiflora (passionflower vine), "looking for love" (thank you, Johnny Lee).

In Part One, What Can I Give My Plants, you were encouraged to analyze your planting site, and to determine the existing conditions in your garden space.

My husband and I are currently in New Haven, CT on a working visit helping our grandkids Amos, 7, and Lukas, 4, with on-line schooling due to the current COVID pandemic.