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Low-Maintenance, Low-Water Gardens are Beautiful!
As the lead of the “Low-Maintenance, Low-Water Garden” at the Las Flores Learning Garden at Napa's Las Flores Community Center, my job is to keep the plants heathy and appealing. This includes seasonal pruning and, at this time of year,...
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Planting in spring, the season of rebirth
I find great pleasure in planting and growing perennials. In contrast to annuals, perennials are the vines, bushes, trees, and other plants that come back year after year. Planting in spring, the season of rebirth, is particularly gratifying. Your new...
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Inspired by new cultures, plants, and ecosystems
In the gardener's view of the world, vacationers can be divided into two categories: those who sit around the pool and those who scurry around taking copious pictures of unfamiliar plants. As a Master Gardener, I belong to the second category. So, when...
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HERE COMES THE TOMATO SALE!!!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 13, the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County annual tomato sale. The popular sale is as much a sign of spring as the first robin is. Seedlings will be available from 9 am until sold out, so arrive early to get the...
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Sharpening your tools and old bones for gardening
Gardening provides lots of benefits to the gardener: great exercise, fresh air, and the personal satisfaction of beautifying the landscape. For me, gardening has been a lifelong hobby, but as I age, my body complains about it. I can't garden for hours as...