Garden Troubleshooting

Do you have a home gardening question? Need advice for a school garden? Want to get monthly advice and notice of events? There are many options to contact us.

Learn from common garden mistakes and how to avoid them in your own gardening practice. Tips for better plant care and garden success.

Plants can dry out quickly when exposed to constant wind. Photo credit: UC Regents The force, direction, and persistence of the wind determine the type of damage plants may suffer. Most damage occurs with winds above 30 miles per hour.

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Current Quarantines: A Mediterranean Fruit Fly quarantine is in effect for large parts of San Jose, as well as sections of Campbell, Los Gatos, Santa Clara, and Milpitas. Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) County-wide quarantine on citrus fruits, leaves, and trees; also Indian curry leaf and other hosts The Asian…

Learn how to identify summer garden pests with DIY plant doctoring tips to protect your plants and maintain a healthy, thriving garden all season long.

Drought stressed leaves may curl and look scorched. Photo credit: UC Regents Water is essential for the chemical and physical processes that plants need to survive and grow. Healthy plants depend on the movement of water from the soil through the roots and up into the leaves.

UC Master Gardeners of Amador County's ClassesUC Master Gardeners offer free classes on various gardening topics throughout the year.  Check our calendar for upcoming classes each month. Calendar of EventsFor more information contact the Master Gardeners 10am to noon, Tuesdays,…

Need help with a school garden? Be sure to review the useful school garden advice we have gathered for you.

Look for our friendly UC Master Gardeners of Merced County and their info booth at the Merced Farmers' Market on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Info booth located at the 16th Street parking lot between M & K Streets Please stop by with your questions, Take home a vegetable seedling and garden…