Gardening

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Planting Seeds - Orange County

Seeds | Saving Seeds | Planting SeedsGerminating seeds is a sensitive process shaped by moisture, temperature, oxygen, light, and the growing medium. By carefully managing these factors, gardeners can enhance their chances of healthy growth whether starting seeds indoors or outdoors. Success depends on…
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[PODCAST] This Month In The Garden – September

September 4, 2025
By Loren Nelson
It is now the first week of September so it’s time to start looking forward to fall. This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, join Teena and Katrina around the kitchen table to discuss just what to do out there this month. Now is not a really busy time as it is still hot but know that…
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Leopard lily. Brent McGhie
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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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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Page

2026 References and Resources

 2026 Gardening Guide and CalendarCover Photograph: Cynthia TrainCover Design: Brooke Sommerdorf    Front Page 2026 – Meet Me in the GardenWriter: Lexy MartinPhotograph: Jan WhiteThe writer provides a wonderful overview month by month of the 2026 Calendar contents. …
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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
By Robin E Martin
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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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Page

Hydroponics - Orange County

Hydroponics: A Water-Conserving Growing MethodWhat Is Hydroponics?Hydroponics is a soil-free gardening technique that greatly reduces water consumption while growing plants using nutrient-rich water.Hydroponics offers numerous benefits, particularly for urban environments where space and water are limited…
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[PODCAST] Vertical Gardens

August 20, 2025
By Loren Nelson
So you don’t have a big garden footprint. No space to build and plant a box big enough to be worthwhile? Well, think vertically! This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, our Master Gardener hosts Katrina Kirkeby and Teena Spindler discuss all the possibilities to get just the number of…
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Tree of Heaven

Closing a Chapter, Celebrating Success: Tree-of-Heaven Scouting Project Wrap-Up

August 20, 2025
By Lauren L Snowden
We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of the tree-of-heaven scouting portion of the Invasive Species Scout Project. Thanks to the passion, curiosity, and dedication of our UC Master Gardener volunteers, this community science initiative surpassed all expectations. Over the past year and a half,…
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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
By Robin E Martin
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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