Gardening

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Native-CA-Sticky-Monkey-Flower-MG-Ying-Chen
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California Native Plants

 California native plants range from large trees like redwoods to ground covers like milkvetch. The conditions they are native to also vary widely: local to Santa Clara Valley, the Pacific coast, the Mojave dessert, or the Sierra Nevada mountains. Just because a plant is native to California doesn't mean it…
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Four sections showcasing tools for pest management and identification with corresponding images. Transcribed Text reads: Plant Problem Diagnostic Tool: Identify 650+ plant pests, diseases, and abiotic problems across 300+ species by narrowing down issues by plant and affected part. Seasonal Landscape IPM Checklist: A monthly IPM checklist helping landscape professionals and gardeners manage common ornamental and fruit tree plant pests with a list of actions. Wildlife Pest Identification Tool: Identify Calif

UC IPM Tools are Back Online!

June 15, 2026
By Yulie Velez
Last month, we shared on our blog that UC IPM's website was undergoing changes to redesign and update the content to improve not only the overall look, but accessibility for those with disabilities to be in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).   We also…
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Celosia and Marigolds
UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Article

Pick Me! Celosia and Marigolds in Tuolumne County

June 13, 2026
Pick Me! Celosia and MarigoldsBy UCCE Master Gardener Julie Silva           You have seen it while standing at the nursery in spring, staring at flats and flats of color.  What you should really be staring at are the two grey-haired ladies with over…
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garden-to-glass Monique Frappier
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Garden-to-Glass

The Garden-to-Glass collection at Martial Cottle Park is located in the middle of the fruit orchard. It showcases plants—including herbs, edible flowers, and fruits—that can be cultivated in small spaces and transformed into flavorful drinks, garnishes, juices, syrups, infusions, and more.
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Sunny California Bay Area garden featuring a curved stone walkway surrounded by straw mulch and drought-tolerant flowering plants.
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Bay Area Climate-Wise Keystone Garden

The Bay Area Climate-Wise Keystone garden at Martial Cottle Park showcases climate-resilient plants suited for the Bay Area. It's an ideal destination for people looking for a beautiful, low-water landscape solution.
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

All About Composting

June 9, 2026
Why Should I Compost?It keeps organics from going to our landfills, thereby reducing the amount of methane gas created.It saves money by replacing purchased soil amendments.It improves soil structure (such as reducing soil compaction) by loosening clay soil and feeding the soil microbes.It increases soil…
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Past Newsletter Articles: Landscaping

Below is a collection of previous newsletter articles related to non-food gardening and landscaping topics here in the Lake Tahoe Basin, sorted in reverse chronological order.  To get the entire newsletter emailed to you every month, sign up here.
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Following the Bloom in Tuolumne County

June 6, 2026
Following the Bloomby Jim Bliss According to the weatherman, spring comes in the middle of March. But for those of us living in the Sierra Nevada mountains, spring depends more on altitude than on the time of year. For garden lovers this provides a great opportunity. Starting in February in the Central…
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A flesh-eating fly has returned to the U.S. What now?

June 5, 2026
By Jules Bernstein
New World screwworm poses an existential threat to cattle farming and dairy production. While the U.S. Department of Agriculture officially declared the parasite eradicated from the country in 1966, several notable outbreaks have occurred since then. One of those is happening now.
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Adult japanese beetles, one with two macrotype parasite eggs of Hyperecteina aldrichi (Tachinidae) on its thorax

Protect California from Invasive Species

June 2, 2026
By Yulie Velez
Help raise awareness of invasive species by participating in the California Invasive Species Action Week (CISAW) held June 6-14, 2026! Invasive species are non-native pests that can negatively impact our waters, native ecosystems, agriculture, health, and economy. Each day during the week, UC IPM will…
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