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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Irrigation and the Home Gardener

Jun 11, 2025

Program: This presentation will strive to make sense of the history of gardening, the evolution of irrigation, and the idea of seasonal supplemental watering and the devices we use to apply water in our gardens. The general theme is Earth-Friendly Gardening. Our mission as Master Gardeners is to educate the…
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Getting to the Root of the Matter

May 17, 2025

Program: This presentation will provide home gardeners with an overview of why deep infrequent watering is recommended for maintaining healthy plants. Lois Stevens will focus on root depths and their uptake of water and nutrients. She will explain efficient watering practices for Marin's climate and soil…
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Pruning for the Essence of a Tree or Shrub

Apr 2, 2025

Program: Every species of woody tree and shrub has unique qualities which is why we want it in our garden. Learning to perceive those qualities - the essence of a tree - can guide our pruning to bring out these desired characteristics. We will discuss the distinctive attributes of trees and shrubs to…
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Hummingbirds - Fairies of our Gardens

March 25, 2025
By Anne E Schellman
 Hummingbirds are like mythical fairies with their fast-beating wings while flitting from flower to flower.When considering pollinators, people usually think of bees and butterflies, but the tiny, jewel-like hummingbirds also play a crucial role. Hummingbirds co-evolved with native nectar plants, each…
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

The Night Crew - How Owls Help You, and How You Can Help Owls

March 25, 2025
By Anne E Schellman
The UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County are excited to announce a free online class!The Night Crew - How Owls Help You, and How You Can Help Owls introduces owls as part of a biological team of natural pest exterminators. They are beautiful, non-toxic and they don't ask for a…
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Testing way too many images

March 25, 2025
By Stephen Dampier
The flowers and other ornamental plants that we offer at the Spring Garden Fair have been trialed at our research gardens to select varieties that perform particularly well in our climate, with an eye towards ones that are beautiful and long-lasting in flower arrangements. We offer an especially large array…
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Gain ideas for your own hardscaping by looking at how it is used in other countries, as in this example from Kyoto, Japan. J.C. Lawrence
The Real Dirt: Article

Planning Your Hardscape

March 24, 2025
By Jeanette Alosi
Hardscapes are the constructed features such as paths, patios and pergolas that make a landscape human-friendly.  Their permanent and relatively costly nature calls for careful planning before construction.  Here are some questions and suggestions to help in planning hardscape features for your yard.
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A farmer presents a crop from an urban plot in front of a brick building
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UC ANR launches new web experience

March 24, 2025
By Michael Hsu
We are pleased to present our brand-new ucanr.edu. We have reimagined our web ecosystem to help you find the latest UC research and resources quicker, easier and more intuitively.
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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Article

How To Plant an Avocado Tree

March 24, 2025
By Randy Musser
PlantingThe avocado is a shallow rooted tree (most of the feeder roots are in the top 6 inches of soil) that needs good aeration. It does well if mulched with a coarse yard mulch, which means one that is woody and in 2-inch pieces, Redwood bark will work and maybe cocoa bean husks and shredded tree bark…
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