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By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Recently, someone asked me about the best trees to plant to help reduce climate change. Planting any tree is helpful, because all trees pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and store the carbon in the form of wood.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Can you believe it's already September and we're headed into fall gardening season? It's time to assess what you would like to grow this autumn.

by Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Napa County Master Gardeners invite a guest speaker to every monthly meeting, part of the MGs' continuing education requirement.

By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Over the years, several people have asked me how I grew the beautiful blue and white passionflower that cascades over a trellis (and also invades my flower beds). The answer is: I didn't. My former neighbor Kristine is responsible.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County If you're like most gardeners, you always enjoy learning something new. I recently started learning about mast seeding.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Fig trees are among a small group of fruiting trees that have been cultivated for thousands of years. Pomegranates are another member of that exclusive club. (The other two are persimmons and olives.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Can you believe it's already almost the end of July? We've very been fortunate this summer that temperatures have largely been moderate. By now, your summer garden is in its full (drought-conscious) glory.

By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Ceanothus is ideal for use in our Napa Valley gardens. The plant is native to California and very drought-tolerant once established. There are almost 50 species in our state and most are evergreen. It blooms all summer with lilac-like blossoms.

by Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Because of the drought, I am trying French intensive gardening (also known as small-space gardening or square-foot gardening) this year. Rather than spread my vegetables out, I am using the French intensive method to save water.

By Carrie Strohl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Gardening has always been a great way to grow food, connect with nature and stay physically active, and these benefits are no different for children.