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Compost Field Day - Hollister, CA

September 24, 2025
By Fadzayi E Mashiri
The Coalition of Food Safety & Sustainability, co-sponsored by CCOF and WGA, is hosting a Compost Field Day to explore how compost can be safely and effectively integrated into produce safety and sustainability practices. DetailsDate: Wednesday, October 15, 2025Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pmLocation:…
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Varieties of chard and kale growing in the Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden. Laura Kling
The Real Dirt: Article

Winter Vegetable Garden

September 16, 2025
It will soon be time to start planting many cool season crops.  There are several reasons to plant a winter garden. Many crops actually taste better and grow best in cooler weather. Also, a winter garden is less work: the weather is more comfortable and there is less weeding and watering to do.  Finally,…
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a group of black eyed susan
UC Master Gardeners of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Late Summer Garden Spruce Ups

September 15, 2025
By Robin E Martin
Planting Ideas for Late Summer Blooms  Here are some late summer flowers that will rejuvenate the look of the garden and lift any gardener’s spirits. Summer Hyacinth, Ornithogalum candicans, is a perennial bulb; plant it now for next year’s bloom. It has a blooming funnel-shaped flower, and…
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Llevan a cabo conferencia para viveristas de California.
Blog Verde: Article

Investigadores de UC ANR apoyan a los viveros de California

September 12, 2025
By Diana Cervantes
Santa Paula, CA. – Un tapete de plástico especial, combinado con el uso de desinfectantes, puede ser la primera defensa contra enfermedades en viveros, donde las plantas jóvenes son muy frágiles. Con una medida tan sencilla, se podrían evitar pérdidas millonarias de plantas y dinero. El sector de los…
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A group of seed savers at work. Jennifer Petersen
The Real Dirt: Article

Saving Summer Vegetable Seeds

September 9, 2025
The abundance from summer vegetable gardens is extended through the winter and beyond by methods of canning, freezing and drying. But you can also give your summer vegetables a longer life span by saving their seeds. It's important to know that the seed from a hybrid plant will not produce a plant exactly…
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Leopard lily. Brent McGhie
The Real Dirt: Article

Native Spring-Blooming Bulbs

September 3, 2025
In late summer bulbs of daffodils and tulips start appearing in garden stores. Everyone enjoys the lovely display they make in spring. But do you know that there are native spring-blooming bulbs that will also look beautiful in your garden? You may have seen blue dicks (scientific name Dichelostemma capitata…
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garden featuring hanging lights and a variety of plants and flowers
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: Create a Moonlight Garden

August 27, 2025
Your Garden in the Moonlight Have you ever thought about creating a garden that would glow in the moonlight? Wander around your yard some night and consider a place where you could enjoy a peaceful, quiet get-away in the evening and dark. Based on the location and view, consider assorted forms, sizes,…
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pink rose with bumble bee pollinator
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: Welcoming Pollinators into Your Garden

August 20, 2025
Pollinators benefit our gardens and the environmentSupporting pollinators is easy and beautiful here in the foothills. Fragrant blossoms attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds in our gardens. The pollinators support the health of our flora, both the gardens that we plant, and the commercial crops grown…
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a variety of small garden containers illustrates filler, spiller
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: Container Gardening Basics

August 19, 2025
Container Magic – Helpful How-to Tips on Planting Your Garden in a Container Container gardening is a fun and easy way to beautify a yard or small garden space. Containers are perfect for most environments and people of all gardening levels. They are portable and offer endless possibilities. Choose…
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