UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County

Tuolumne County Gardening Articles

Here you can find the most recent articles written by volunteers of the UC Master Gardener program in Tuolumne County.


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Close-up ohoto of Bermuda Grass
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Managing Devil's Grass in Tuolumne County

March 18, 2026
A weed is a plant growing where you do not want it. This holds very true for Cynodon dactylon, also called devil’s grass, couch grass, and dog’s tooth grass. Negative feelings stem from the aggressive posture of a grass that will take over your yard, your flower beds, and then start to the neighbor’s yard…
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seedlings just starting to come up in a variety of small pots
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Time to Get a Jumpstart on Summer Vegetables in Tuolumne County!

February 27, 2026
Seed starting is an economical way to have healthy plants   Late winter, cold nights, teasing sunshine; it’s an opportunity to get a jumpstart on summer vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Seed starting is an economical way to have healthy plants for our summer and fall gardens. When starting…
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Picture of a hot pink Betty Boop rose.
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Pruning Different Kinds of Roses in Tuolumne County

February 24, 2026
“A rose, is a rose, is a rose, is a rose,” so wrote Gertrude Stein. The beauty and fragrance of roses have been extolled over the years in poetry and song. As beautiful as roses are, they do require some care if they are to perform at their best. Pruning exceptions: For foothill gardeners with…
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