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Marin County Fair ~ July 3-7, 2019

Over The Moon About Mediterranean Climate Plants From Around The World

Come and visit Marin Master Gardeners at the Marin County Fair. On display will be plants from and information about each of the five Mediterranean Climate regions of the world (of which we are one).

Come, listen & learn. All talks begin at 1:30
at the UC Marin Master Gardeners Booth:
Wednesday, July 3 - Low-water, Drought-tolerant Plants
Thursday, July 4 - Your Marin Mediterranean Climate Garden
Friday, July 5 - Compost
Saturday, July 6 - Succulents
Sunday, July 7 - Your Marin Mediterranean Climate Garden

Why become a Marin Master Gardener?

Are you interested in lifelong learning? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge of good gardening practices with home gardeners? Do you love to garden? And do you like volunteering in your community? Read on to learn how to become a Marin Master Gardener...

To Till Or Not To Till, That Is The Question

One of the most important qualities to develop in our soil is structure. Soil structure refers to how particles of soil are grouped together into aggregates. They are cemented or bound together by physical, chemical, and biological processes. A soil with good structure provides pore space for air and drainage. One way to develop good structure is to minimize tilling. Read on to learn how to improve your soil structure...

Dry Season Water Conservation

As the weather warms and our rainy season ends, it’s time to think about how to keep plants hydrated while conserving water. Read on for advice...

Irrigation Tips

Yikes, Yellowjackets!

While yellowjackets can play a positive role in home gardens when they feed on caterpillars and grubs, they are unwelcome visitors when we sit down to enjoy an outdoor backyard barbeque. Learn more about these wasps and their habits, as well as suggestions to control them...

Growing Edibles with Less Water

Dry Season is Fire Season

Following the 2017 Northern California fires, Sonoma Master Gardeners created resources to help residents plan for firewise landscaping and fire resistant plants.

Upcoming Events

Event Name

Date

Edible Flowers: Beyond the Beauty

6/27/2019

About Succulents

7/13/2019

Introduction to Citrus Tree Gardening

7/18/2019

Lawn Replacement

7/20/2019

Introduction to Citrus Tree Gardening

8/1/2019

Mature Citrus Tree Gardening

8/3/2019

Secrets and Solutions to Rejuvenate your Pollinator Garden

8/9/2019

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Gael’s Edible Gardening Tidbits...

...From Marin Master Gardener Gael Perrin

Choose Your Edible Garden Site: planning guide for planting by season in Marin. UCCE Marin Master Gardener Gael Perrin concludes her series on edible gardens with a planning guide for planting by season. She includes information on seeding and transplanting, average days to maturity, spacing between plants and rows, and a suggestion for how many plants to grow for four people.

See the Planning Guide here.

Tour a Marin Garden

Reducing Pesticides in Your Garden

Rule #2 — Plant A Healthy Garden
Planting a variety of flowering plants that bloom throughout the spring and summer can reduce the number of garden pests. Many commonly available plants— including drought tolerant plants—attract beneficial insects that feed on pests you don’t want around! Read on to learn more...

Coddling Moth—Time for Prevention

No one likes to find a “worm” when they bite into a fresh apple. Successful management of these insidious pests needs to start as soon as apples appear. Read on for ways to reduce the problem...

Seeing Spots?

If you’ve got white spots on your plants, there’s a good chance that it’s powdery mildew, a common, unsightly garden fungus that affects a wide variety of ornamentals and edibles. There is a common misconception that powdery mildew requires moist conditions. On the contrary, it typically proliferates in warm and dry areas such as those found throughout Marin. Read on to learn more...

Opportunity Fund

UC Marin Master Gardeners are grateful for a tax-deductible donation to support our program.

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UCCE Marin County Master Gardener Fund

Got garden questions? Ask a Master Gardener...

VISIT: UCCE Master Gardener Help Desk
1682 Novato Boulevard, Suite 150-B
Novato, CA 94947

CALL: (415) 473-4204
EMAIL: HelpDesk@MarinMG.org

Seasonal Farmers Markets open in May. Visit a Master Gardener Help Desk at your local Farmers Market. Click here for the schedule.

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The mission of the Marin Master Gardeners is to extend research based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to Marin residents.