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Learn how to repair garden hoses, nozzles, and drip irrigation to save money, reduce waste, and extend the life of your equipment.

Going by common names such as Blueblossom, California Lilac or Mountain Lilac, it's not surprising that Ceanothus are popular shrubs for many styles of gardens, with spectacular blooms in colors ranging from pale to very deep blue/purple or white. Blooming in late winter or spring, they are valuable early…

 Strike up the band!We greeted the first monarch of the year in our Vacaville pollinator garden today. The female arrived at 12: 45 p. m. and laid eggs on five milkweed plants. She sipped a little nectar. A male Gulf Fritillary chased her, a spider eyed her, lady beetles ignored her, and the cat that…

What is Qualtrics? Qualtrics is web-based software that allows users to create surveys and generate reports.  Why use Qualtrics? Qualtrics enables you to design and distribute high-quality surveys and forms. Results can be viewed in reports and can be downloaded. A Qualtrics account is…

To support a smooth and consistent volunteer transfer process, the statewide office has created two helpful letter templates in response to requests from local Program Coordinators. These templates are designed to make transferring volunteers between UC Master Gardener Programs easier for everyone involved…

 In July's edition of the Pesticide Regulation bulletin published by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, urban pest expert Dr. Andrew Sutherland outlines key strategies for implementing effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. These include using physical control methods like…