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The Hummingbird – A Gem of the Americas

June 3, 2025

A true treasure of the Americas, hummingbirds are a diverse family of more than 340 species, only 17 of which are found north of Mexico. They are also keystone mutualists, nectar feeders that have coevolved with the indigenous plants they pollinate.

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Flowers and flowering shrubs

Learn about flowers and flowering shrubs suited to the microclimates of Alameda County.

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Native Plants

Learn about California natives, their plant communities and how to plant and care for natives.

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Container Gardening

Learn the dos and don't of container gardening, including watering, planting and repotting.

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PODCAST: Joy of Blooming Perennials

May 7, 2025

By Loren Nelson

This week on In the Garden with UCCE Master Gardeners, you are in for a real listening treat! A replay of a wonderful broadcast from 2016. UC Master Gardener and show host Teena Spindler devotes the entire hour to the “Joy of Blooming Perennials.” Her guest is Horticultural Consultant and “The Plantsman…

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KUCI Brings Gardening Expertise Through the Air Waves

May 2, 2025

By Loren Nelson

A lifelong interest in gardening led Bill Brooks to become a Master Gardener. Upon his semi-retirement, after 40 years of teaching science and sixth-graders, he became a member of the Master Gardener class of 2019. Today, Bill serves as co-lead for the 2025 training class, is a member of the speaker’s bureau…

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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Page

Ask Our Helpline

Something in your garden or home bugging you? Do your roses have strange spots? Is something eating your tomatoes? The Merced Master Gardeners are here to help! Contact our Helpline to get answers to your garden challenges and pest problems. Send an email to anrmgmerced@ucanr.edu.

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UC Master Gardeners of Central Sierra: Page

Central Sierra | Master Gardeners | April Gardening Tips

Pinch chrysanthemums back to 6 inches every month through July. Trim dead flowers but not leaves, from spring bulbs. Mulch cane berries, cut out all old canes and reset new canes in twine. Cultivate and pull weed seedling now to prevent bloom.

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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Page

Request a Speaker

Are you looking for a Speaker for your next community group meeting? The Master Gardeners of Merced County Speakers Bureau is a collection of expert speakers who offer workshops and talks about a variety of topics to Merced County service organizations, garden clubs or government entities.

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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Page

Central Sierra: El Dorado County | Master Gardener | Pollination & Wildlife Presentations

Beekeeping - Plant List (2016) Backyard Beekeeping Presentation (2016) Backyard Beekeeping Handout (2016) Bringing Birds into the Garden Handout Bringing Birds into the Garden Presentation Eco-Gardening - Attracting Pollinators and Beneficials (2018)...

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