Gardening

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2 youth painting flowerpots
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Projects

A 4-H project is a hands-on way for you to find your "spark" - something that you enjoy doing and that interests you.
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Water use in the landscape and garden conservation tips
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Water in the Landscape

Correct awareness of our consumption and use of water are the key factors that affect water use behavior. We can efficiently provide water to our plants in ways that allow us to have a beautiful garden and landscape while minimizing our use of water. Managing water use for plants changes throughout the year…
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ongoing food garden monthly tasks
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Ongoing Monthly Tasks

These tasks are applicable each month of the year. They follow sustainable and organic principles. Applying one to two-inches of aged compost to your vegetable gardens will improve soil tilth and plant nutrition.
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kale growing in Sonoma County home garden
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Kale and Collards

Kale and collards, a type of kale, share the same species, Brassica oleracea, and are considered non-heading or loose-leaf members of the cabbage family. Both grow best in the cool season, sweetened by frost.
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About the UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County
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About Us

We are trained and certified University of California (UC) volunteers who provide unbiased, high-quality, science-based information to non-commercial home gardeners of Sonoma County.
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lawn replacement tips Sonoma County
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Lawn Replacement

Lawns don't really belong in a summer-dry Mediterranean climate like Sonoma County. Tips for removal and plant replacement of existing lawns for a beautiful garden.
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UC Master Gardener Program Spanish language pages
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En español

Aprende a convertir los desechos generados en tu jardn y los desechos generados en la cocina en una composta rica en nutrientes, la cual puedes utilizar como una enmienda de tierra o como mantillo en tu jardn.
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Mistakes Were Made

Learn from common garden mistakes and how to avoid them in your own gardening practice. Tips for better plant care and garden success.
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