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SPRING JUNE

It is the month of June,
      The month of leaves and roses,
When pleasant sights salute the eyes,
      And pleasant scents the noses....
~ Nathaniel P. Willis

Salvia clevelandii

A CALIFORNIA NATIVE POWERPLANT:
SALVIA CLEVELANDII Perfect for busy gardeners who want maximum beauty with minimal effort, this shrub blooms from late spring through summer with aromatic gray-green foliage and spikes of tubular purple-blue flowers that are irresistible to hummingbirds.

 

wood chips

CHIPPER DAYS ARE HERE. 
Reduce fire risk by removing excess and dead vegetation from your garden and landscape. The Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority offers free pickup and chipping of your plant debris. Click here to schedule a pickup and to read the program rules.

 

grub

HAVE A GRUB PROBLEM? Beneficial nematodes to the rescue!
Nematodes are tiny, usually microscopic, roundworms that can be used as a natural and effective remedy for caterpillars or grubs. Grubs cause severe injury to lawns, vegetables, and ornamental plants by feeding on plant roots.

 

 

cucumber plant

IN YOUR EDIBLE GARDEN, it's time to plant beans, broccoli, cucumbers, eggplant, melons, pepperssquash, and tomatoesClick here for a detailed planting calendar.

 

 



WHAT TO DO THIS MONTH:

Plant & garden care list for June
Water-Wise Strategies for a Fire-Smart Landscape
Patio Gardening
 

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Upcoming Events

The tiny Marin native succulents Yellow Stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium) Cape Blanco and Purpureum have blue-ish leaves and yellow flowers.
Event Date
June 14, 2025

Succulent Sale

Marin Master Gardener Succulent Sale June 14, 2025 Falkirk Cultural Center Demonstration Garden, San Rafael, CA
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California native garden
Event Date
June 21, 2025

Rethinking the Lawn

Program: Got a green monster in your garden? Is your tired lawn soaking up lots of water but providing little usefulness? In this presentation, you’ll learn why lawns are not eco-friendly, watch a…
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Sunshine through tree
Event Date
July 9, 2025

Woody Plant Biology

Program: This class will cover the basic biological functions of woody trees and shrubs, including how they obtain nutrients, their growth habits, wound response, and related functions. Woody Plant…
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Native plants
Event Date
July 17, 2025

Native Ground Covers

Program: Ground covers serve many functions in the landscape, including suppressing weeds, reducing erosion, replacing lawns, softening hardscapes, and filling in large expanses. Native…
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Mission Statement

UC Marin Master Gardeners are University of California-trained and certified volunteers who provide research-based knowledge and information on sustainable landscape practices, pest management and home horticulture to gardeners in Marin County.