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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.

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UC ANR's Black History Month Flyer features a keynote Sonia Lewis (Founder of Ascribe Educational Consulting). Sonia will give a talk called "The Black Lived Experience is a Matter of History." UC ANR The Black History Month Planning Committee members are Keith Nathaniel, Esther Mosase, and LeChe McGill.
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UC ANR Celebrates Black History Month

February 2, 2021
By Marisa A Coyne
In February of each year, the University of California joins organizations across the country to mark Black History Month, a celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time to recognize Black History as American history.
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A yellow sunflower with two blooms grows in front of an open garden gate.
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2021 Program Priorities: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Focus

January 27, 2021
By Marisa A Coyne
As we close out the first month of the New Year, our hope for the UC Master Gardener Program is that 2021 will be a year of continued growth in gardening education and support for our neighbors, friends, and communities.
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Tips to Keep Your Garden Soil Healthy

December 17, 2020
The first week of December is California Healthy Soils Week. To help "celebrate" the occasion, I was asked to give a lecture on some tips to keep your garden soil healthy. If you're the type that likes to watch videos, then you can watch the recording.
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