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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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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

The earth movers in healthy soil

September 2, 2023

Want fabulous plants? Start with healthy soil. While garden soil may never be glamorous, it is the foundation for a bountiful garden. What you can see going on with your plants above the ground is largely determined by what goes on beneath your feet that is all but invisible to you. The conditions the…

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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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