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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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Invasive Plants: What They Are and Why They Matter

February 24, 2025
By Lauren L Snowden
National Invasive Species Week (NISW) happens every year to raise awareness about the growing problem of invasive plants and animals in the United States.
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Fruit Fly
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How Californians Can Unite to Combat the Invasive Fruit Fly Threat

January 29, 2025
By Cherie Shook
Imagine a California without fresh fruits, juicy oranges, crisp apples, or homegrown avocados; a future no one would want, and one we must work together to avoid. New threats to California's agriculture and backyard gardens have emerged, the Mediterranean fruit fly and the Oriental fruit fly.
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Boxes of seeds with dividers labeled for each seed typed
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Seed Libraries: Building Communities One Seed at a Time

January 22, 2025
By Barbra Braaten
Step into a seed library and you'll discover a wealth of seed collections and gardening knowledge. A seed library collects and stores seeds that allows gardeners to borrow donated seeds for free.
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Wooden carrot plant sign in garden bed
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From Concrete to Green: How Gardening is Changing California's Cities

January 13, 2025
By Barbra Braaten
Imagine living in a place where parks are scarce and concrete stretches for miles. This is the reality for many Californians - in fact, according to the 2020 U.S. Census, 94.2% live in urban areas, making it America's most urbanized state.
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