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UC Marin Master Gardener Articles in the Marin Independent Journal

UC Marin Master Gardeners have contributed to the Marin Independent Journal's "Ask a Master Gardener" column every Saturday since 1999. We have a team of dedicated writers who have covered nearly every aspect of gardening for Marin County over the years. Search our archives below by category of interest, or use the search box to locate stories by year, month or specific subject.

 

Check out our most recent stories:

Embracing native edibles in your garden: hazelnuts, grapes, and huckleberries

  • November 16, 2024

Wildscape or landscape

  • November 9, 2024

Plant a persimmon or pomegranate, perfect for Marin

  • November 2, 2024

Plants to avoid

  • October 26, 2024

Native bees and native plants

  • October 19, 2024
GARDENING TIP OF THE WEEK

Our gardening tips appear every week in the Marin Independent Journal. For more advice on earth-friendly, practical gardening techniques, read on!

Dragonflies

  • November 16, 2024
"ASK A MASTER GARDENER" ARCHIVES

Click on the categories below to find the information you are interested in:

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Birds, Bees, Butterflies, & Other Beneficials
Community & School Gardens
Design
Fire-smart Landscaping
Fruits, Vegetables, & Other Edibles
Gardening Resources
Gardening Tips & Techniques
Indoor Plants / Crafts
Lawns & Groundcovers
Native Plants
Perennials, Annuals, Bulbs, & More
Pests & Other Problems
Seasonal Advice
Succulents, Grasses, & Ferns
Trees, Shrubs, & Vines
Water, Irrigation, & Conservation
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