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UC Marin Master Gardener Articles in the Marin Independent Journal

UC Marin Master Gardeners have contributed to the Marin Independent Journal's "Ask a Master Gardener" column every Saturday since 1999. We have a team of dedicated writers who have covered nearly every aspect of gardening for Marin County over the years. View articles from recent years below.

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hands planting seeds in trays of soil
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Starting seeds, a closer look at starting your spring garden

March 23, 2024
 Are you reading seed catalogs and dreaming of what to grow in our spring gardens? Starting flowers and vegetables from seeds is a good way to save money and give your garden a head start. An indoor seed starting project lets you choose from a wide variety of resources and costs less than purchasing…
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oleander bush with pink flowers blooming
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Poisonous plants

March 16, 2024
 When my husband told me he saw a woman picking a bouquet of oleander, I was surprised that someone was unaware of oleander’s toxicity.Nerium oleander contains a potent heart toxin. The leaves and branches are dangerous if burned or used in cooking. It is among the most common calls to the California…
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silhouette of a valley oak on a foggy hillside
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Mediterranean oak borer

December 30, 2023
 Recently, a wave of exotic pests and pathogens have poured into California. Some have the potential to be as destructive as the famous 20th-century tree plagues like Dutch elm disease and sudden oak death. One pest, the Mediterranean oak borer (MOB), an ambrosia beetle, is close to Marin.Ambrosia…
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Oak trees in winter
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Perhaps it’s time to plant an oak tree

January 28, 2022
“Oaks are key to the character and legacy of California — its visual beauty, the vigor of its rivers and streams, the clarity of its air, the richness of its wildlife.” — “Secrets of the Oak Woodlands” by Kate MarianchildStress is in ample supply these days, whether it’s aggravation from the news or…
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