Photo: Lukas, Pexals Soil is a naturally occurring mixture of inorganic and organic ingredients with a definite form, structure, and composition, that varies from one location to another.
Check citrus trees for snails and slugs. Photo: Marie Narlock Observe water runoff during a heavy rain and correct any drainage issues. Protect tender garden plants by covering them on frosty nights.
Meet the spectacular succulents and other low-water plants at the Falkirk Demonstration Garden in San Rafael. L Stiles Every summer is dry in Marin and drought is an undeniable reality. In response, many gardeners make it a goal to conserve water wherever possible.
Back Bud A dormant bud on bare branches below their leafy ends, or on the trunk. Depending upon the plant, pruning the leafy portions of branches can activate these back buds below each cut. Bareroot A plant with little or no soil on its roots.
The 2100 sq ft Edible Demonstration Garden at Indian Valley Organic Farm and Garden (IVOFG) in Novato was designed and installed by UC Marin Master Gardeners in 2016 and is a hands-on teaching tool for UC MMG and the public.
Bringing Birds into the Garden Handout Bringing Birds into the Garden Presentation All About Lavender PresentationShade Garden Plants Handout Shade Gardening Presentation Greenhouses House Plants Growing Succulents Growing Succulents Handout Plants for Imagination Gardens Bringing Birds into the Gar...
Attracting butterflies, and then identifying butterflies, is easy if you know the types of butterflies in Northern California and what to plant to bring them to your garden.
Themed gardens are fun to build and exciting to enjoy! Each of the sixteen individual gardens at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden has a plant list for garden inspiration. Visit all of our gardens here.
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...
Master Gardeners are trained educational outreach volunteers with the University of California Cooperative Extension program; they provide practical scientific horticulture and gardening information to gardeners in their communities across California.
