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Central Sierra: Master Gardener Articles | El Dorado County

Published in local periodicals, this collection of articles is a treasure trove of advice from UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County for the residents of this beautiful region.

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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: To Prune Tomatoes or Not to Prune Tomatoes

August 19, 2025

By Robin E Martin

Understanding the when, why, and how of pruning tomatoes for the best yield To prune or not to prune tomatoes, that is a question that backyard tomato growers need to answer for themselves. Growing strong, healthy tomato plants increases the chance of getting a large crop of delicious tomatoes. The…

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Central Sierra: Think Georgia Produces the Most Peaches? Think again!

August 19, 2025

By Robin E Martin

Preserve It! Peaches! Don't Hesitate to Buy Loads of Fuzzy Peaches (in season!) Have you noticed that fresh peaches have more fuzz than peaches in grocery stores? Before peaches are sold in grocery stores, some of the fuzz is removed to make it more appealing. It is thought that too much fuzz on…

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Central Sierra: Five Steps to Avoid Becoming the Problem in Your Vegetable Garden

June 26, 2025

By Robin E Martin

Five Steps to Avoid Becoming THE Problem in YOUR Vegetable Garden. I have been growing my own vegetables for the last thirty years. I have grown vegetables in the ground, raised beds, and containers. During those years I have enjoyed good and bad harvests. Sometimes the problems which resulted in a poor…

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