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Gardening with California Native Plants

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…
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Community Education Class-Spring Bulbs

Oct 4, 2025

 Saturday, Oct 4 10-11:30 AM SPRING BULBS MG BRENDA If you love your neighbor’s tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other pops of color beginning in February - now is the time to plan your own display.  Have people on your Christmas list who have everything? Create a gift of bulbs…
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Central Sierra: California Native Plants (EDC MG)

Sep 20, 2025

Do you love native plants and wonder how you can enjoy them on your patio or in your smaller garden? Join Master Gardener and California Native Plant Society (CNPS) member Dolores Morrison to discover how to evaluate your yard to establish a native landscape, how to select and maintain plants, how to group…
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Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable Garden - ONLINE

Apr 17, 2025

Ready to start your FIRST vegetable garden? Or IMPROVE upon your previous efforts?  Join us for our . . .  NEW Vegetable Gardening Class Series giving less experienced vegetable growers the informationthey need to succeed. Class 2 - Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable…
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Native Plants

When transplanting natives, dig hole the same depth and twice as wide as the pot. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California When planting natives, it is important to fully soak the soil before planting. The hole should be the same depth as the pot and twice as wide.
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Planting Succulents

Visit Falkirk Demonstration Garden in San Rafael to see a wonderful display of succulents that thrive in Marin. Succulents, those gorgeous plants with thick, fleshy stems and leaves that collect and store water, can be grown in the ground or in containers.
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Become a Master Gardener!

The application process for the UC Master Gardeners of Merced County's 2026 Training Class is now open. Any Merced County adult resident with an interest in horticulture (plants, lawns, trees, vegetables and more) and public service are encouraged to apply for the Master Gardener Program.
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Growing Transplants from Seed

Starting seeds in pots can give your vegetables, herbs, and flowers a head start before being transplanted into the garden. This makes it possible to enjoy earlier harvests and earlier blooms. Sturdy transplants can better withstand pests, diseases, and difficult weather.
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Planting

Getting plants off to a good start begins with planting. While its a simple enough concept dig a hole, cover the plants roots with soil, water, and watch it grow theres actually a bit more to it. The process varies slightly if youre planting bulbs, succulents, or trees and shrubs.
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