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The Hummingbird – A Gem of the Americas

June 3, 2025
A true treasure of the Americas, hummingbirds are a diverse family of more than 340 species, only 17 of which are found north of Mexico. They are also keystone mutualists, nectar feeders that have coevolved with the indigenous plants they pollinate.
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PODCAST: Joy of Blooming Perennials

May 7, 2025
By Loren Nelson
This week on In the Garden with UCCE Master Gardeners, you are in for a real listening treat! A replay of a wonderful broadcast from 2016. UC Master Gardener and show host Teena Spindler devotes the entire hour to the “Joy of Blooming Perennials.” Her guest is Horticultural Consultant and “The Plantsman…
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KUCI Brings Gardening Expertise Through the Air Waves

May 2, 2025
By Loren Nelson
A lifelong interest in gardening led Bill Brooks to become a Master Gardener. Upon his semi-retirement, after 40 years of teaching science and sixth-graders, he became a member of the Master Gardener class of 2019. Today, Bill serves as co-lead for the 2025 training class, is a member of the speaker’s bureau…
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Flowers & Succulents

Deer-resistant PlantsDeer Resistant Plants for the Sierra Foothills (Zone 7) #31-113Water Efficient Plants/California Native Plants2022 Sum What Makes a Plant Drought TolerantAll-Stars in Your GardenCalifornia Native Plant & Pollinator Resources v4CG F21 Increasing Habitat with Native Ground CoversC...
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Tips and Guides

Garden tasks by month and season. Vegetable planting guides for the valley and the foothills. Get answers to your timely questions. Explore our monthly editor's pick for outstanding plants, interesting insects, a fun places to visit, new techniques, and helpful tools.
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Gardening and Landscaping

Information on Gardens and Landscaping, Plants and Seeds, Orchards and Trees and Research; plus planting guides for the north valley and foothills.
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Fall Garden Fair Native Plants

Fall Garden Fair native plant descriptions. California native plants have evolved to be well-adapted to our dry summer/wet winter climate, and they support native birds and insects. They are generally water-wise choices for landscaping.
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