Landscaping

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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Rose Cultural Practices, Abiotic Disorders and Diseases

Event Date
Aug 20, 2026

In this webinar we will review aspects related to growth of outdoor rose plants, including cultural practices such as fertilization and weed control.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Irrigation | El Dorado County

Event Date
Mar 28, 2026

Conserve Water, Reduce Expense, Protect Investments! With summer coming soon, it is very important to preserve our water resources, while protecting the investments in our plants and landscaping.  Master Gardeners Sheri Burke and Cheryl Turner will discuss the basics of home sprinkler and drip…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Gardening with California Native Plants

Event Date
Sep 27, 2025

Do you want to grow native plants, but don't know where to begin? Master Gardener volunteers will take the mystery out of it and can teach you the basics of gardening with California native plants! Topics will include: Who should grow California native plants? (hint, everyone!)What California…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Roses 101

Event Date
Apr 9, 2025

Everything is coming up roses! Roses bring beauty, fragrance, and romance into our lives.  Whether you are  new to roses or experienced, a Master Gardener will inform and inspire you about the selection, planting, care and feeding of roses.   You'll learn how easy it is to bring the…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Event

Creating a Backyard Blooming Meadow and Cottage Garden Look NEW

Event Date
Oct 11, 2025

Flower wildcrafting is a technique of creating a natural-looking garden that incorporates both human propagation activities along with self-propagation by plants, including annuals, bulbs, natives, and perennials. Learn how to envision, plan, plant, maintain, and enjoy a year-round wildcrafted floral garden…
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Smart Water-Saving Tips for Tahoe Gardens

May 28, 2026
Beat the Heat: Smart Water-Saving Tips for Tahoe GardensJen Cressy, South Tahoe PUD Water Efficiency Technician and UC Master GardenerGardening in Tahoe is rarely simple. High elevation, sandy and rocky soils, low humidity, intense sunlight, and summer heat waves can all place stress on landscape plants…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Selecting Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials

April 22, 2026
By Lisa Strand
May is about the time home gardeners can think about planting trees, shrubs, and some perennials: the soil is generally warm enough for roots to get established, and what freezes we get can likely be handled by plants known to thrive in the Tahoe Basin.  Here are things to consider as you select trees,…
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The Real Dirt: Article

Feijoa for Home Landscapes

April 6, 2026
If you are looking for an interesting evergreen that can serve as a hedge or small tree, why not consider planting one or more Feijoa? Commonly known as Pineapple Guava, Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana O. Berg.) is an evergreen subtropical shrub or small tree that produces an aromatic edible fruit with a somewhat…
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