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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. Search our archives below by category of interest, or use the search box to locate stories by year, month or specific subject.

 

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Foxglove (Digitalis) plants in bloom
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What do plants do?

December 14, 2024
“The plant is blind, but it knows enough to keep pushing upwards towards the light, and it will continue to do this in the face of endless discouragements.” – George Orwell.Sometimes, it feels like the world is spinning a little too fast – and a little off-kilter. I often feel this way while reading the news…
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the 'Sally Holmes' rose, a disease-resistant variety of rose
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Keep diseases out of the garden

December 7, 2024
 With the cool, wet weather comes the bane of gardeners – plant diseases. Diseases are generally bad news, whether it’s blackspot on your roses, rust on your rhododendrons, downy mildew on your broccoli, or peach leaf curl on your nectarine and peach trees.A plant disease is defined as a malfunction in…
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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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