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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Page

Gardening Resources

Welcome to gardening in Solano County! Whether you're just starting or have years of soil under your fingernails, you're in the right place. This page brings together research-based resources tailored to our Mediterranean climate and growing zones (9a–9b and 10a).Start with the UC Master Gardener Gardening…
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white flower with lots of yellow stamens called Carpenteria californica
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Page

About Us

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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This Month In The Garden – March 2026

February 25, 2026
By Loren Nelson
Happy March! It’s time for This Month In The Garden, our monthly tips and tricks show we play on the first Thursday of every month here on In The Garden with UC Master Gardeners of Orange County California.The key emphasis at this time of year are three words: Plant, Feed, and Control. But don’t jump the gun…
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Picture of a hot pink Betty Boop rose.
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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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Page

Contact Us

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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Kale and bok choi are among the edibles thriving in the Edible Garden in January. Anne Ryder
The Real Dirt: Article

Winter in the Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden

February 2, 2026
A visit to the Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden at this time of year is a bit like a scavenger hunt: a little bit of searching may be required. For example, try to find two plants in bloom; identify some plants that are still completely dormant as winter marches on; look for any signs that spring is…
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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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