Flower Gardens

white flower with lots of yellow stamens called Carpenteria californica

UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Page

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Welcome to the UC Master Gardener Program of Solano CountySince 1986, trained volunteers have helped Solano County residents grow healthy, thriving gardens using research-based information from the University of California. We are part of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR),…

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UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Article

Pruning Different Kinds of Roses in Tuolumne County

February 24, 2026

“A rose, is a rose, is a rose, is a rose,” so wrote Gertrude Stein. The beauty and fragrance of roses have been extolled over the years in poetry and song. As beautiful as roses are, they do require some care if they are to perform at their best. Pruning exceptions: For foothill gardeners with…

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How to Reach UsUC Master Gardener of Solano County501 Texas Street, First FloorFairfield, CA 94533Phone: 707-784-1322 (hotline)Email: mgsolano@ucanr.eduFollow UsFacebookInstagramMeet Our CoordinatorJennifer Baumbachphone: 707-389-0645 (texts ok)jmbaumbach@ucanr.edu

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[PODCAST] This Month In The Garden – February

January 28, 2026

By Loren Nelson

On the first Thursday of every month on the In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners of Orange County (California) radio show, you’ll hear about what to plan for in the garden that month. It is February. Remember where you planted those bulbs you planted as we told you about last October on this show(!)?…

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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: From Now Til March, It's Time to Prune Your Roses

January 20, 2026

An Invitation to Garden Beauty: A Rose Pruning Primer It’s that pruning time of year! The period from Christmas until early March (depending on elevation) is the best time to get started. Your bushes will look more attractive and produce larger flowers with good pruning, and you can shape them to the…

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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Collection

Gardening Basics

General gardening information focused on helping the beginner gardener, providing checklists and practical hints while dispelling common garden myths.

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[PODCAST] Bird Friendly Garden

January 1, 2026

By Loren Nelson

The topic this week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners is Bird-Friendly Gardens. In studio live, we’ll have Melissa Rapp, a current UC Master Gardener AND Executive Committee President at the Sea and Sage Audubon Society. We have a past recording of a show from 2018 featuring the wonderful…

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Plant Hellebores for Winter and Spring Color!

December 23, 2025

A beautiful way to add color to your garden in winter and early spring is to plant hellebores. These perennials grow low to the ground in clumps usually no more than one- and one-half feet high, with distinctive leathery, dark-green leaves. Their flowers, about two inches across, appear in clusters that…

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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: Seed Starting Using the Winter Sowing Method

December 22, 2025

By Robin E Martin

What is the Winter Sowing method of seed starting? An effective, simple, and low-cost seed starting method, Winter Sowing is the process of starting seeds in containers outside during the winter months. Planting seeds in clear or translucent containers, such as milk jugs, creates a greenhouse effect,…

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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Copper Canyon Daisies

December 8, 2025

By Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer County Q: Last week I drove by a rooftop garden with billows of beautiful yellow daisy-like flowers falling over the top. Not only was I amazed that someone was growing plants on their carport, but what was this bright yellow flower with bountiful…

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