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Welcome to our blog, your source for research-based gardening information. The UC Master Gardener Program extends the University of California's rich agricultural knowledge to home gardeners across the state, promoting sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. We share seasonal tips, plant recommendations, pest management strategies, and stories of the amazing work UC Master Gardener Volunteers do in the community. Explore our articles to enhance your gardening skills, and you can always return to our main website for comprehensive resources, upcoming events, and ways to connect with UC Master Gardeners in your county.

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Welcome! New 2025 UC Master Volunteers

September 3, 2025
By Kristian M Salgado-Jacobo
Volunteering or simply lending a hand to the community is an act of kindness that ripples outward, creating a lasting positive impact. In the UC Master Gardener Program, we say, 'volunteers are the heart of the program,' and it’s true—across California’s 53 counties, the passion and dedication of UC Master…
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An adult spotted wing drosophila. Photo by Timotej Velkov, iNaturalist.
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Invasive Pests in Your Edible Garden

August 28, 2025
By Cherie Shook, Lindsey Hack
Are invasive pests taking a bite out of your homegrown produce? Nothing is more frustrating than watching your hard-earned harvest get ruined before you can even enjoy it. You may consider any pests attacking your backyard fruits and veggies as “invading” your garden but the term “invasive” is actually…
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Closing a Chapter, Celebrating Success: Tree-of-Heaven Scouting Project Wrap-Up

August 20, 2025
By Lauren L Snowden
We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of the tree-of-heaven scouting portion of the Invasive Species Scout Project. Thanks to the passion, curiosity, and dedication of our UC Master Gardener volunteers, this community science initiative surpassed all expectations. Over the past year and a half,…
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Tangled Ecosystems: Protecting California from Invasive Water Species

August 11, 2025
By Cherie Shook
A few strands of thin, feathery, green plants growing under the dock didn’t catch anyone’s attention last spring. But those strands spread quickly and within months the lake’s calm waters were tangled in mats of the feathery Eurasian watermilfoil, an aggressive aquatic plant that grows quickly and clogs…
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