The Coastal Gardener

The Coastal Gardener, a quarterly Newsletter from the UC Master Gardeners of Humboldt & Del Norte Counties.

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All the Buzz about Bees

December 6, 2021
By Sherida J Phibbs
ALL THE BUZZ ABOUT BEES Thursday Dec 9th 6:30-7:30 pm Sign Up Here When you hear the word bee, what do you think of? Most people think honey bee.
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Book Club January 2022 - Nature's Best Hope

December 6, 2021
By Sherida J Phibbs
JOIN THE GARDENERS BOOK CLUB Friday, January 21st, 2022 6:00 7:30 pm via Zoom (Check back for Zoom Link sign up) January's Book is Nature's Best Hope by Douglas W. Tallamy Nature's Best Hope is written for home gardeners.
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Apples, every which way!

October 11, 2021
By Sherida J Phibbs
Now that fall is here it is the time of apples. Apples are healthy, with their high fiber and vitamins and crisp deliciousness, we should all probably eat as many fresh as we can, but they're often too abundant to eat them all. Luckily, there are many ways to preserve apples for future enjoyment.
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Mulches: the Good, the Bad, and the Sadly Wrong

September 30, 2021
By Sherida J Phibbs
Join Susan Kornfeld on November 11, 2021 from 6:30pm-7:30pm at our Ask a Master Gardener Zoom Hour, as she leads the discussion on choosing mulch for your garden. Link to register for this online event.
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And then my heart with pleasure fills, and dances with the daffodils

September 4, 2021
By Sherida J Phibbs
Nothing welcomes spring better, than to see the arrival of daffodils with their cheerful faces framed by their ruffled bonnets! These loved and joyous flowers are symbolic, as they represent hope and joy. Giving a bunch of daffodils as a gift is thought to bring the receiver good fortune.
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