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Welcome to our blog, your source for research-based gardening information. The UC Master Gardener Program extends the University of California's rich agricultural knowledge to home gardeners across the state, promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. We share seasonal tips, plant recommendations, pest management strategies, and stories of the amazing work UC Master Gardener Volunteers do in the community. Explore our articles to enhance your gardening skills, and you can always return to our main website for comprehensive resources, upcoming events, and ways to connect with UC Master Gardeners in your county.

Potted plant of bulbs blooming at different stages.

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Plant fall bulbs now for spring blooms! A recipe for bulb lasagna

October 18, 2021

By Lauren L Snowden, Melissa G Womack

Fall is the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs. As the cooler temperatures start to arrive in many parts of the country, the last thing on many people's minds is planting flowers for spring color in the garden.

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Senior Latina woman working in garden setting smiling holding garden trimmings

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Hispanic Heritage Month: Collaborative Spanish Project Grant Awarded

October 4, 2021

By Lauren L Snowden

The majority of resources offered through the UC Master Gardener Program are only available in English, so when an internalUC Agriculture and Natural Resource (UC ANR) grant arose to develop online educational resource materials in other languages it was the perfect opportunity to expand its gardeni...

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Hispanic Heritage Month Happenings

September 14, 2021

By Lauren L Snowden

UC Agriculture and Natural Resource (UC ANR) and the UC Master Gardener Program are joining the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, From Sept. 15 through Oct.15, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally to acknowledge Latinos' contributions and vital presence in the United States.

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Hafner sitting on a monarch butterfly bench

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Celebrating Pollinators and Gardeners with Heart for National Pollinator Week!

June 22, 2021

By Melissa G Womack

If you have seen a butterfly native to Orange County fluttering its wings along a flowerbed searching for nectar, chances are the same species has been found in the garden of UC Master Gardener volunteer Heather Hafner. But that wasn't always the case.

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The Dangers of Homemade Pest Control Remedies

June 9, 2021

Instructions for making homemade mixtures to control pests are easy to find online and in social media, and it's tempting to make your own home remedy when pests invade.

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