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By Kris VculekTypically, the first Garfield County Master Gardener…

Breadcrumb Links Bridges The Master Gardener course provides both new and experienced gardeners with a “best practices” approach to pesticide-free gardening on the prairies. Tree tour of the University of…

The achievements of George Washington Carver, the 19th century scientist and alumnus of Iowa State University, credited with hundreds of inventions, including 300 uses for peanuts, landed him in American history textbooks.But many other…

Dozens, if not hundreds, of new varieties of plants are released every year. Plant breeders are constantly…

Take care of your garden Recent chronicles have provided brief glimpses of plants native to many of the world's dry summer (Mediterranean) climates. These climatic regions include California, so all summer dry plants are compatible with…

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Take care of your garden I recently wrote about pruning salvias because we are in the season when most varieties of thisgenus can be - and should be - subjected to a rejuvenation pruning, i.e. cut to the ground forstimulate and create space…

Master Gardener Darla Chouinard exposes us to urushiol.Part of the Master Gardener program that I enjoy is researching plants and plant families. I recently decided to investigate plants that contain urushiol oil. For a…

Today's column, following our recent round-up of South African succulents, features South African geophytes, another large category of plants from this botanical hotspot. As a reminder, geophytes are perennial plants with an underground…

Take care of your garden Today's column, following our recent overview of South African succulents, features South African geophytes, another large category of plants in this botanical hotspot. As a reminder, geophytes are perennial plants…

Marcy Sousa | What is developingGardening tips for beginnersHelp your garden thrive with these tips.Problem Solved, USA TODAYIf you're someone who makes New Year's resolutions, don't forget to garden when setting your New Year's goals.…

With today's column, we return to our focus on selecting summer-dry plants for seasonal additions to the garden. Recent columns featured plants native to California, Australia, the Mediterranean Basin, South Africa (perennials), Mexico…

Take care of your garden With today's column, after last week's seasonal pruning preview, we return to our focus on selecting dry plants in the summer for seasonal additions to the garden. Recent columns featured plants native to…

Many people enjoy the annual ceremony of changing the schedule, looking back on the previous year, anticipating the new year, and resolving to pursue new, personally productive directions. While I have a lot of ideas in this direction for…

The gardening and astronomical years Many people enjoy the annual ceremony of changing the schedule, looking back on the previous year, anticipating the new year, and resolving to pursue new, personally productive directions. While I have…

Take care of your garden Today's column appears on Christmas Eve, a joyous occasion for the people of the Monterey Bay area who observe the birth of Christ or share goodwill for all the people of the world, and both. Our next column will…

Take care of your garden We continue our introductions to garden plants from selected areas which, like the Monterey Bay area, thrive in a Mediterranean or dry climate in the summer. This series of themed columns is timely in regards to…

Landscaping with nature in mindThe garden has been put to bed and is ready for a blanket of snow. The last…

Take care of your garden This week's episode for the current planting season focuses on the Mediterranean region, which includes 17 European, African and Asian countries surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the Madeira archipelago…

Vassallo said each year has been a huge success as campers indulge their passion for outdoor spaces and field trips, receiving the best advice from McManus and other botanical experts as well as tips and tricks on how to do the same at…

Take care of your garden Plants native to California have often been featured in this column for several reasons. Because we are now in the season when the rains help the newly established plants to form roots, a glimpse of these plants…

Improve your gardening knowledge Let's explore the world of thorny plants, which are popular subjects for many gardeners, and specimens some prefer to avoid. These are plants that have developed sharp structures to protect themselves from…

Take care of your garden Earlier this month, as the leaves began their seasonal behavior, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation banning "exhaust fumes and evaporative emissions from new small off-road engines" produced in 2024 or later.…

The landscaping of the homes at Fairfield Glade is a source of pride…

Take care of your garden Composting organic garden and kitchen waste is certainly a good practice, but it takes more work than I could handle. The nutrient level in my garden seems to be sufficient, in part resulting from the slow…

Take care of your garden Composting organic garden and kitchen waste is certainly a good practice, but it takes more work than I could handle. The nutrient level in my garden seems to be sufficient, in part resulting from the slow…

Take care of your garden This is a great time to add cacti and succulents to your garden as the big sale of the season will take place this weekend (details below). Full Disclosure: As the past president of the local Cactus and Succulent…

Take care of your garden As you develop your flower beds, you can take a thematic approach, which can serve as the basis for the development of the garden, providing an organized plan for plant selection and the satisfaction of having…

DESIGN LESSONS for year-round beauty from Brandywine Cottage Reviewed by Lorraine Hunter We all want a beautiful, textured and colorful garden all year round - one in which the plantings are carefully orchestrated to provide a…

Take care of your garden Gardeners now have less than three weeks before the start of the fall season, marking the perfect time to install new plants in the garden. You can add plants now but decide to pamper them until the seasonal rains…

It's a fight: We love our gardens, but we know that some of this lush landscaping can put our homes and neighborhoods at risk during wildfire season. While nothing can stop a house from burning if a fire is big enough, taking action now…

Take care of your garden Figs rank among the most popular fruit trees for home gardens in the Monterey Bay area. The common fig tree (Ficus carica), native to the Mediterranean region, grows easily in local gardens, which are comfortably…

Take care of your garden An important garden project has occupied our time recently, so this column shares how we did it and what we learned in the process. I say “we” because the project was only…

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Beautiful varieties for the home and garden Reviewed by Lorraine Hunter Symbol of sex and passion, of goddesses and virgins, the lily is a flower with 1000 stories to tell and Naomi Slade tells us a lot in her book Lilies beautiful…

Take care of your garden Every garden has “mystery plants” at one time or another… or maybe frequently. Some gardeners aren't curious about anonymous plants, but others insist on…

Take care of your garden When you grow your existing plants and install new plants, you can rely on the wisdom of the old ones or your own instincts, but success depends on reliable and up-to-date information. Basic information is…

Catherine ross Like general gardening, school gardening is very popular during a pandemic, and families and teachers say the practical lessons can be applied to many topics. Finding the expertise, effort and funding to maintain a…

MADISON, WI (AP) - Like gardening in general, school gardening has become extremely popular during the pandemic, with families and teachers saying its practical lessons can be applied to many subjects.It can be difficult to find the…

Take care of your garden A friend recently expressed her intention to renovate her garden from top to bottom. Other homeowners have spent time during the pandemic months taking a fresh look at their gardens and deciding it's time to…

July 10, 2021 - By Bob Labozetta (UC Master Gardener, Mariposa) - We are once again experiencing a year of drought in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. As such, it's a good idea to revisit and remember the hydrologic landscaping…

Take care of your garden When we recently explored the idea of ​​rarities in the garden, we recognized that the rarity of a given plant depends on the gardener's individual experience with plants. These…

On June 21, I joined Dr William Lester, UF / IFAS Hernando County Extension Lawns and Gardens Coordinator / Master Gardener; Lily Browning, with Florida-Friendly Landscaping, and Alice Smith, Volunteer Master Gardener, where I heard about…

Take care of your garden Of the many ways to select plants, one particularly absorbing approach involves rarities. The concept of rare plants is a slippery idea as the gardener's familiarity with plants grows over time with individual…

Gardening professionals share their top tips and essentials for growing a thriving garden. Erin Brooks June 16, 2021 When…

Take care of your garden Our urban forests contain long-standing trees that eventually must free up their space for other purposes. Today's column, which may arrive in your backyard, is about one of these trees. A pair of Monterey cypress…

Susan Barnes | Guest columnistThe front yard and entrance to your home is the first impression you give to visitors. It's also the first thing you see when you come home after a long day. We all want our front yard to be inviting and…

Arboretum? Botanical Garden? Is there a difference? The answer seems to be - yes and no.According to…