2024
Tomatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes
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April 13, 2024
Garden tips from the Internet – fact or fiction?
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April 20, 2024
Bountiful berries
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April 27, 2024
Have you ever thought about fungi?
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April 6, 2024
Fire-smart landscaping and Earth-friendly gardening on display in Marin
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February 10, 2024
Oak leaves turning brown? Could be the two-horned gall wasp...
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February 17, 2024
Want to help the Earth? Think small.
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February 24, 2024
Pruning & leaf stripping of roses
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February 3, 2024
The mysteries of plant sex
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January 13, 2024
Pruning your conifers
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January 20, 2024
Keeping California oaks healthier
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January 27, 2024
Wildlife… what they need to eat
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January 6, 2024
Poisonous plants
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March 16, 2024
Pollinators are good for the garden
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March 2, 2024
Starting seeds, a closer look at starting your spring garden
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March 23, 2024
Frugal gardening through propagation
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March 30, 2024
Irrigation: How much, how often?
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March 9, 2024
Fungal diseases of plants
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May 4, 2024
2023
The golden poppies of California
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April 1, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day every day with Earth-friendly Gardening
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April 15, 2023
Clay soil is a mixed blessing
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April 22, 2023
Ways to be water-wise
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April 29, 2023
Tomatoes are fun and easy to grow
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April 8, 2023
Starting a graywater system
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August 12, 2023
Dogs in the garden
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August 19, 2023
Flowers are more than pretty faces
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August 26, 2023
Earth movers
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August 5, 2023
I got my defensible space inspection; now what should I do in my garden?
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December 16, 2023
Skip the chemicals
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December 2, 2023
Dormant spray
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December 23, 2023
Mediterranean oak borer
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December 30, 2023
Small scale composting: vermicomposting
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December 9, 2023
Honor thy tools
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February 11, 2023
Best gardening mistakes I ever made
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February 18, 2023
Feeding our friends
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February 25, 2023
How to prune ornamental grasses
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February 4, 2023
Spring starts with “A” for Asparagus
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January 14, 2023
It’s bare root season!
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January 21, 2023
The chill factor – when cold is good for your plants
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January 28, 2023
Want to help mitigate climate change? Treat your soil like gold.
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January 7, 2023
Can a sustainable garden be beautiful?
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July 1, 2023
What are spiders doing in my garden?
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July 15, 2023
Oh rats
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July 22, 2023
So much to learn!
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July 29, 2023
Gardening for the birds
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July 8, 2023
Crazy weather and your trees
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June 10, 2023
Among rose blossoms
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June 17, 2023
Great places to learn about gardening
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June 24, 2023
Drought-adapted herbs perfect for your Marin garden
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March 11, 2023
Caring for spring bulbs
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March 18, 2023
The benefits of keystone species outweigh their numbers
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March 25, 2023
Create a fire-smart landscape with proper design, regular maintenance, and careful plant selection
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March 4, 2023
Prepare your garden for wildfire with appropriate mulch, native plants, and careful pruning
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May 13, 2023
What’s eating your rose leaves?
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May 20, 2023
Succulents are excellent low-water-use plants
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May 27, 2023
Sun shining on lavender
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May 6, 2023
Embrace low-water choices
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November 11, 2023
Welcome California’s bird into your garden
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November 18, 2023
Mealybugs in the landscape
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November 25, 2023
What is that yellow trap in my tree?
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November 4, 2023
Saving seeds: select, collect, store, and share
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October 14, 2023
Fall – it’s garden cleanup time
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October 14, 2023
Invigorate perennials by division
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October 21, 2023
Grow a fall edible garden
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September 16, 2023
The earth movers in healthy soil
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September 2, 2023
For healthy soil, leave it alone
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September 23, 2023
Practical ways to grow a more resilient garden
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September 30, 2023
Powdery mildew
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September 9, 2023
2022
Popular tomato plant market returns next Saturday
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April 16, 2022
Shot hole disease
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April 2, 2022
A recipe for planting a butterfly garden
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April 23, 2022
Lawn alternatives: what to know before you grow
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April 30, 2022
Trees for the waterwise
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April 9, 2022
Marin County’s beautiful native succulents
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August 13, 2022
Interested in becoming a UC Marin Master Gardener?
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August 6, 2022
The Rusts
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December 10, 2022
Holiday gifts to share from your herb garden
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December 17, 2022
In praise of weeds
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December 24, 2022
Frost
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December 31, 2022
Control disease spread in your garden
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February 12, 2022
Protect our precious pollinators
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February 19, 2022
Re-imagining our Marin gardens in a hotter, drier climate
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February 26, 2022
Welcome wildlife to your garden
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February 5, 2022
Pesky plants
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January 15, 2022
Oak trees: something for everyone
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January 29, 2022
Dormant season pruning
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January 8, 2022
Protecting our precious water
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July 16, 2022
Pine bark beetle
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July 2, 2022
Water balance for our plants
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July 30, 2022
Ivy: super thug in the garden
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July 9, 2022
Give new fruit trees a good start
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June 11, 2022
Unsung environmental heroes
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June 18, 2022
Meet us at the Fair!
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June 25, 2022
Calling all succulent lovers!
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June 4, 2022
What’s wrong with my plant?
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March 12, 2022
Time to tune up your watering system
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March 19, 2022
Don’t be alarmed about mushrooms in your garden
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March 26, 2022
A wish list for pollinators – host and nectar
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March 5, 2022
Native plants in a fire-smart landscape
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May 21, 2022
Grow deer-resistant flowers and harvest happiness
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May 28, 2022
Broom is not our garden friend
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May 7, 2022
What to do about Verticillium Wilt
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November 12, 2022
Friends among plants
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November 19, 2022
Planting trees too deep, what could go wrong
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November 26, 2022
Autumn in the Garden
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November 5, 2022
Fire pear blight, what to look for, and how to control it
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October 1, 2022
How to hire an arborist
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October 15, 2022
Signals of the season
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October 22, 2022
How about some native scent in the garden?
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October 29, 2022
Transition to native plants
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October 8, 2022
Make every drop count!
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September 10, 2022
Flowers but no Fruit? Suspect pollination problems.
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September 17, 2022
Food for thought about fertilizing
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September 24, 2022
It’s all about the soil
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September 3, 2022
2021
Grub control with flower power, roguing, caging and aerating
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April 10, 2021
How to find a landscape professional who practices earth-friendly, sustainable gardening
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April 17, 2021
Home exit fire-smart landscaping
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April 24, 2021
Answers to gardening questions at your fingertips
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April 3, 2021
Go native when planting your hedges
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August 14, 2021
Uninvited guests: managing gophers
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August 21, 2021
Who’s stealing my fruit or veggies – rats or raccoons – and what can I do about them?
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August 28, 2021
The “when and why” of pruning California natives
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August 7, 2021
Welcome edible native berries to your garden
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December 11, 2021
Adapt your garden now: drought conditions may be here to stay
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December 18, 2021
Winter fun in Marin gardens
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December 25, 2021
Dormant season spraying
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December 4, 2021
The wonder of seeds
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February 13, 2021
Bird bye bird
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February 20, 2021
A little bug, but a big problem
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February 6, 2021
Houseplants and your health
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February 9, 2021
Gorgeous artichokes are easy to grow for food or flowers
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January 16, 2021
Planning for a fire-smart landscape in 2021
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January 2, 2021
New pest threatens oak trees
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January 23, 2021
For a bounty of roses, prune now
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January 30, 2021
Camellia, azalea and rhododendron flower blights
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January 9, 2021
Keep your roses healthy during drought
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July 10, 2021
Fire-smart Landscaping – it’s a lifestyle – steps you can take towards the new landscape normal
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July 24, 2021
Ouch! Plants sunburn, too!
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July 3, 2021
Plants that get by on no water once established
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June 12, 2021
Got mulch? Add it to your garden for many benefits
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June 26, 2021
Save water, cool the planet -- here's how
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June 5, 2021
Water worries!
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March 13, 2021
Growing tomatoes from seed to salad
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March 20, 2021
Brrr – It’s cold out there!
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March 27, 2021
Good guys in the garden
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March 6, 2021
Success with Sensational Succulents
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May 15, 2021
Marin’s oak trees
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May 22, 2021
Be alert for fungal and bacterial disease
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May 29, 2021
So Much to Share
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November 13, 2021
With a little care your flowering bulbs can rebloom each year
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November 20, 2021
Rain gardens present ways to bank water in the garden
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November 27, 2021
Bots Breaking Bad - Bay Laurel Trees Are Under Attack
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November 6, 2021
Could the creature digging in your garden be a vole?
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October 16, 2021
Balancing the bugs on your native milkweed
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October 2, 2021
Autumn’s treasure of leaves
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October 23, 2021
Drought-stressed plants
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October 30, 2021
Strategies to manage the olive fruit fly
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October 9, 2021
Ode to a dying tree
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September 11, 2021
'Tis a New Season
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September 18, 2021
Water, water…anywhere???
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September 27, 2021
It’s all about timing
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September 4, 2021
2020
The tastiest tomatoes start with the right plants
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April 11, 2020
Gardening while sheltering
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April 18, 2020
Pruning Australian natives in spring
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April 25, 2020
Water-wise hydrozones
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April 4, 2020
Boxwood leafminers can mean big trouble for beloved boxwoods
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August 1, 2020
Plan now for spring magic in the garden
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August 15, 2020
Late summer irrigation tune-up
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August 22, 2020
We can all be forest stewards
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August 29, 2020
Blossom end rot...and what to do about it?
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August 8, 2020
Winter citrus care
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December 12, 2020
Tending your indoor garden
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December 19, 2020
This year, resolve to do less in the garden
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December 26, 2020
Light up your house with Christmas cactus...
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December 5, 2020
Invasive Japanese knotweed is not our friend
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February 1, 2020
Breaking up is NOT hard to do
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February 1, 2020
The garden of the future looks like the garden of the past
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February 14, 2020
What’s been digging in my flower bed?
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February 21, 2020
Succulents are practically made for California gardens
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February 28, 2020
Plant grapevines now for decades of enjoyment
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February 7, 2020
Why didn’t my fruit tree set?
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July 11, 2020
The sly whitefly is a tricky tomato pest
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July 18, 2020
What’s nibbling my vegetables at night?
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July 25, 2020
Succulents: little effort, big reward
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July 6, 2020
The right amount of water at the right time
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June 13, 2020
Thinning fruit for a beautiful and bountiful harvest
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June 20, 2020
Victory gardens aren’t just summer dreams
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June 27, 2020
Plant and pollinator connections: a love affair
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June 6, 2020
Victory gardens for seniors
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June 7, 2020
Yes, you can have a beautiful and fire-smart landscape
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March 14, 2020
Protect your plants from sucking pests
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March 21, 2020
Cucumber beetles
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March 28, 2020
Anthracnose may be the culprit
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March 7, 2020
Keep on gardening on
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May 23, 2020
Fire-smart seasonal tips
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May 30, 2020
Edible native plants for the garden
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May 9, 2020
To chill, or not to chill, that is the question
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November 14, 2020
The sticky problem of honeydew and how to tackle it
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November 2, 2020
Build and protect your soil
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November 21, 2020
Plant the right tree in the right place
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November 28, 2020
Ewww… rats are everywhere!
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November 7, 2020
Landscape with space
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October 10, 2020
Earth friendly and easy fall garden tips
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October 17, 2020
Dig in to your garden info
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October 24, 2020
Are your trees decaying?
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September 12, 2020
Plant a persimmon tree for bright color and delicious fruit
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September 19, 2020
Simple steps to a greener garden
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September 26, 2020
Invasive plants: yes, they matter
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September 5, 2020
2019
It’s not too hard to mosquito-proof your garden
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April 13, 2019
There’s a tomato for every garden
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April 20, 2019
Fresh, local and sustainable advice
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April 27, 2019
Here’s the real dirt about soil
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April 6, 2019
How to bank some water in your garden
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February 16, 2019
Who you gonna call if there’s trouble in your garden?
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February 2, 2019
No matter your space, there’s room for growing edibles in containers
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February 23, 2019
How to care for your ornamental grasses
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February 9, 2019
As the climate changes, sustainable garden design is essential
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January 12, 2019
How to be a help to our native bees
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January 19, 2019
Deal with garden’s pests and diseases now
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January 26, 2109
Gorgeous evergreen manzanitas are winter standouts
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January 5, 2019
How to save your fire blight-infected tree
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July 20, 2019
Bats, a gardener’s true friend
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July 27, 2019
What’s killing the colorful strawberry tree?
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July 6, 2019
Love mushrooms? You can grow your own
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June 1, 2019
It’s easy to grow a family garden
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June 15, 2019
Invasive Japanese knotweed is not our friend
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June 22, 2019
Get your garden on at the Marin County Fair
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June 29, 2019
Sick soil syndrome can wreak havoc in your garden
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March 2, 2019
Lovely, lovely lavender
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March 23, 2019
How to bring more hummingbirds into your garden
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March 30, 2019
The time to plan for summer veggies is now
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March 9, 2019
Galls, those mysterious garden shapeshifters
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May 11, 2019
Help grow your child’s garden knowledge
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May 18, 2019
Feeling stressed? Go outside and get dirty
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May 25, 2019
It’s fall, time to clean up your garden
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October 4, 2019
2018
How to get involved in the annual sudden oak death survey
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April 14, 2018
Owls, a pretty face with a killer instinct
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April 21, 2018
Unusual edibles that love growing in Marin
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April 28, 2018
Mulch, a good return on your garden investment
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April 7, 2018
Garden walks can help gardeners conserve water, maintain beauty
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August 11, 2018
Knowing how to create a defensible space is key
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August 18, 2018
Oh rats! Learn how to keep them from becoming a problem.
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August 25, 2018
Going to pot: Plants grown in containers need extra love
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August 4, 2018
How to care for your garden in the winter
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December 1, 2018
Trees and plants that bring the colors of the holidays indoors
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December 15, 2018
How and when to prune a conifer
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December 22, 2018
How to give your citrus trees the care they need
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December 29, 2018
An all-natural healthy lawn? It’s doable
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December 8, 2018
Understanding your unique microclimate
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February 10, 2018
How to find the right plant for the right spot
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February 17, 2018
Citrus offers a slice of history
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February 24, 2018
Our existence depends on seeds, but we are losing biodiversity
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February 3, 2018
Products used in our gardens can impact the bay and beyond
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January 13, 2018
Prune your camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas with care
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January 20, 2018
How to detect, avoid termite trouble in your home
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January 27, 2018
Roses need TLC, too, in the winter
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January 6, 2018
Old-fashioned plants are good choices in today’s gardens
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July 14, 2018
Big, tall and old: California’s rich with landmark trees
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July 21, 2018
Not everyone is wild about turkeys
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July 28, 2018
With planning, gardens can be colorful every season
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June 16, 2018
Homegrown edibles all year round
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June 22, 2018
Green thumbs at the Marin County Fair
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June 30, 2018
Mysterious life of lichen
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March 10, 2018
How to help your bulbs usher in spring year after year
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March 24, 2018
Spring is coming; time for a garden makeover
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March 3, 2018
Tomato market features varieties that thrive in Marin
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March 31, 2018
How to kill your lawn and what to put there instead
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November 10, 2018
Bare root plants are primed to grow
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November 17, 2018
Share the love — and the plants
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November 24, 2018
How climate change may impact fruiting trees’ chill time
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November 3, 2018
Clean up now for a pest-free spring garden
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October 12, 2018
Preventing Erosion
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October 20, 2018
Raking your leaves? Here’s why you may not want to
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October 20, 2018
Secrets and solutions to rejuvenate your pollinator garden this fall
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October 27, 2018
Woodpeckers, welcome neighbor or possible nuisance?
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October 6, 2018
Native ferns bring woodsy vibe into gardens
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September 1, 2018
Why many aren’t nuts about squirrels
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September 15, 2018
Japanese knotweed, the Godzilla of weeds
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September 22, 2018
Water your garden wisely – conservation counts
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September 29, 2018
Sunburn also plagues plants
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September 8, 2018
2017
Time for tomatoes
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April 1, 2017
What residents can do to help fight sudden oak death
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April 15, 2017
Mastering the art and science of pruning
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April 22, 2017
Native edibles from plot to plate
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April 29, 2017
Wild, wet winter can bring problems to home garden
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April 8, 2017
Passionate gardeners wanted
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August 12, 2017
Boxwood blight arrives, but not in Marin — yet
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August 19, 2017
Pelargoniums just need a little TLC
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August 26, 2017
Tackling tomato troubles
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August 5, 2017
Erosion control keeps rain from washing away topsoil
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December 16, 2017
Help your garden soil get ready for winter
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December 2, 2017
Cocktails from your garden
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December 23, 2017
What’s in your compost?
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December 30, 2017
Plants have an active social life
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December 8, 2017
Wildflowers are the ultimate survivors
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February 11, 2017
Pesticides aren’t all bad
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February 18, 2017
Gardening for a future of climate change
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February 25, 2017
Understanding heirloom, hybrid and open-pollinated seeds
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February 4, 2017
Weed woes in your garden
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January 14, 2017
How to keep snails, slugs away
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January 21, 2017
What to know about fruit trees
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January 28, 2017
Get into grafting
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January 7, 2017
Berries all summer long
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July 1, 2017
The buzz on yellowjackets
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July 15, 2017
Rose slugs, a thorn in a rose’s side
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July 22, 2017
Unusual weather extremes impacting trees, leaves
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July 29, 2017
How not to smother your beloved plants
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July 8, 2017
Plants are cleaning machines
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June 10, 2017
Don’t let weeds overtake your garden
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June 17, 2017
Flower power at this year’s fair
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June 24, 2017
Native grasses, sedges and rushes soften transitions
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June 3, 2017
How to encourage the miracle of a healthy garden
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March 11, 2017
Need to conserve despite all the rain
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March 18, 2017
Native edibles from plot to plate
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March 25, 2017
Know what plants have been treated with
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March 4, 2017
Native plants in your garden can boost biodiversity
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May 13, 2017
Yikes, thrips
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May 20, 2017
Efforts to preserve Marin’s rare native plants
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May 27, 2017
How to attract pollinators to your garden
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May 6, 2017
Ground covers solve many garden problems
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November 11, 2017
Urban forest diversity matters more than ever
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November 18, 2017
Turn your garden into a meditative spot
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November 25, 2017
Native bulbs, corms and rhizomes aren’t fussy
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November 4, 2017
Add native plants to your garden
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October 14, 2017
Pests? Think before you spray
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October 21, 2017
Reseeding, a blessing and a curse
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October 28, 2017
Taking vital signs in your garden
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October 7, 2017
Flower power — edibles are full of antioxidants
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September 1, 2017
Olive bark beetle, a threat to state’s trees?
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September 16, 2017
Fire season is still here; maintenance is key
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September 23, 2017
What makes a plant invasive?
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September 30, 2017
Birds in the garden — friends or foes?
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September 8, 2017
2016
Plant a tomato rainbow in your garden
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April 2, 2016
Pretty and Edible - It's easy to mix veggies and herbs into your ornamental landscape
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April 23, 2016
New threat to citrus trees
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April 9, 2016
Master Gardener program benefits others and those who sign up
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August 13, 2016
Native plants need TLC, too
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August 20, 2016
Prune apricot and cherry trees soon, but hurry
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August 27, 2016
Healthy citrus trees require year-round care
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August 6, 2016
Integrated pest management makes good sense
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December 10, 2016
Rain makes the world go round
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December 17, 2016
Hellebores, tolerant and colorful
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December 24, 2016
Brighten up with white
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December 3, 2016
Plants don’t always play well with others
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December 31, 2016
Hillside gardens offer joys and challenges
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February 13, 2016
Tillandsias need little care but provide much enjoyment
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February 27, 2016
Encourage owls to keep your rodent problems in check
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February 6, 2016
Plant your bare root fruit trees now
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January 1, 2016
Tough guys in the Garden
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January 16, 2016
With El Nino and continued drought, inspect and prepare your garden
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January 23, 2016
Fight against sudden death syndrome needs citizen scientists
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January 29, 2016
Wildflowers need your help
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January 8, 2016
Bug-eating bats help control garden pests
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July 2, 2016
Good mulching boosts soil and adds beauty to your garden
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July 23, 2016
How to determine what makes your soil healthy
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July 30, 2016
Plants and people, connected for life
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July 9, 2016
Know how to water plants to grow healthy roots
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June 11, 2016
How to keep your roses rosy
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June 18, 2016
Drought isn’t only problem impacting conifers
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May 14, 2016
Seed libraries offer roots to the past
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May 21, 2016
Invite reptiles and amphibians into your garden
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May 28, 2016
Make herbal gifts from the garden
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November 12, 2016
Turn garden into sustainable landscape
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November 19, 2016
Hummingbirds, nature’s extremists
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November 26, 2016
Vines add charm, shade, interest
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November 5, 2016
Growing native plants from seeds
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October 1, 2016
Dracula orchids an exotic addition to gardens
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October 15, 2016
Fall is here; time to appreciate the season
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October 22, 2016
Invite birds into your garden
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October 29, 2016
Bees, flowers have electrifying connection
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October 8, 2016
Herbs for all seasons
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September 10, 2016
Get your garden ready for winter vegetables
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September 17, 2016
Succulents can be propogated easily
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September 24, 2016
Organic demonstration garden hosts Master Gardener workshops
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September 3, 2016
2015
Citrus leafminer a sour reality for Marin
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April 17, 2015
Wildflowers abloom all over Marin’s hillsides
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April 24, 2015
California natives add color during drought
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April 4, 2015
Vampires of the insect world can be beneficial
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August 07, 2015
Drought may bring wildlife closer to home
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August 1, 2015
Is your eco- friendly garden also sustainable?
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August 14, 2015
Know when to harvest your garden’s bounty
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August 21, 2015
Sharpshooters a growing menace to vineyards, home gardens
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August 28, 2015
Ribes are a winter wonder for Marin Gardens
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December 11, 2015
Shrubs do much more than block undesirable views
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December 19, 2015
Arboretums are gardens of discovery and inspiration
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December 25, 2015
A first-aid kit for gardeners is thoughtful and helps keep them safe
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December 4, 2015
Planting roses now means you’ll have gorgeous blooms for months
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February 13, 2015
Creating feng shui in your garden
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February 20, 2015
Pome trees a striking addition to gardens and practical
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February 27, 2015
Foamy bark canker disease poses threat for Marin’s live oaks
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February 6, 2015
Even the most observant gardener might miss the signs of root rot
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January 16, 2015
Properly pruning fruit trees promotes healthy growth
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January 2, 2015
The buzz on California’s native bees
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January 23, 2015
Bagrada bug is on its way
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January 30, 2015
Get garden pests while they’re dormant
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January 9, 2015
What’s bugging your tomatoes?
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July 11, 2015
Examine wind patterns to avoid damage to landscape.
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July 18, 2015
United by a love of gardens
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July 4, 2015
Simple steps to a water wise salad garden
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June 20, 2015
Wild west gardening
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June 27, 2015
Hydrozoning saves water
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June 6, 2015
Know what, when and how to plant for good eats ahead
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March 20, 2015
Can California feed the U.S. with less water?
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March 27, 2015
Feeding the garden that feeds you
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March 6, 2015
Keeping butterflies in the garden
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May 1, 2015
Perennials offer boundless blooms
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May 15, 2015
Grass alternatives give more, take less
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May 22, 2015
Accessorizing the garden with annuals
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May 29, 2015
Make your landscape fire-safe
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May 8, 2015
How to choose a qualified arborist
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November 13, 2015
Lasagna composting is like comfort food for your soil
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November 20, 2015
Give thanks to all that contribute to our gardens
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November 27, 2015
The Power of Beneficial Insects and Native Plants
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October 16, 2015
Think beyond the familiar and plant native bulbs
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October 2, 2015
Creepy, crawly spiders help keep garden pests in check
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October 23, 2015
Knowing when to prune is key to healthy plants
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October 30, 2015
Get your soil ready for next years edible garden
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September 04, 2015
Succulents are beautiful and built for drought
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September 11, 2015
Saving drought stressed trees
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September 18, 2015
2014
Keeping plants healthy with propagation
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April 12, 2014
Debunking the myths about growing tomatoes
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April 19, 2014
Marin’s a perfect incubator for peach leaf curl
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April 26, 2014
Beware of pine bark needles
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August 1, 2014
Minimizing drought, frost damage to trees and shrubs
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August 22, 2014
Tiny mites can be a mighty big problem
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August 29, 2014
Is that really a geranium?
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August 8, 2014
Citrus ideal for California gardens
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December 12, 2014
Size matters when it comes to conifers
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December 19, 2014
New Year’ s resolutions for your garden
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December 26, 2014
Protect your plants from winter’s freeze
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December 5, 2014
Picking the right tree for the job
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February 1, 2014
Creating a sustainable future with landscaping
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February 8, 2014
Pruning roses for spring growth
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January 11, 2014
How to get the best harvest from your edibles
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January 18, 2014
Warming up to frost
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January 4, 2014
Check your garden for pests
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July 11, 2014
Setting water priorities during drought
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July 18, 2014
Plants need companions too
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July 26, 2014
Turn off the sprinklers
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July 4, 2014
Succulents in containers – a designers dream
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June 13, 2014
Getting the most out of nursery visits
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June 20, 2014
Caring for roses in drier times
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March 22, 2014
How to choose a tomato plant
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March 29, 2014
What’s the difference between ants and termites?
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May 03, 2014
The worm in the apple
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May 10, 2014
If your stately oak tree could talk
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May 17, 2014
Some insects can spread diseases among plants
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May 24, 2014
Snails and slugs
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November 14, 2014
Holiday gift ideas for people who love plants and flowers
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November 21, 2014
Give your garden TLC with mulch
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November 28, 2014
Climate chaos in the garden
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November 7, 2014
Habit gardens really will boost dwindling pollinators
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October 10, 2014
Harvest herbs now for year-round culinary adventures
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October 17, 2014
Community gardens grow more than just edibles
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October 24, 2014
Know your soil before you plant
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October 31, 2014
Plan now for a colorful spring, thanks to bulbs
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September 12, 2014
Managing scale on your fruit trees requires a multifaceted approach
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September 20, 2014
How to prepare your edible garden for winter
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September 26, 2014
Pomegranates are made for drought
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September 5, 2014
2013
Learn About Plants and More at the Tomato Market
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April 13, 2013
The Full Scoop About Fertilizers
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April 20, 2013
Reap nature's rewards with native plants
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April 27, 2013
Helping Homeowners Save Water in Their Gardens
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April 6, 2013
Keep it simple - plant self-cleaning roses
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August 23, 2013
What sustainable farming can teach us about well being
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August 9, 2013
Caring for gift plants at holidays
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December 14, 2013
Berry bushes can bring splash of color in winter
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December 21, 2013
Fire-safe landscaping can be beautiful
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December 27, 2013
Now is the time to harvest rainwater
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December 7, 2013
Keeping blight off of fruit trees
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February 16, 2013
Berries can be a delicious addition to your backyard
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February 2, 2013
Go ergonomic with your tools
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February 23, 2013
Aesthetic pruning of trees and shrubs
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February 9, 2013
Prune roses now for that big bloom in spring
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January 05, 2013
Fine tuning landscape’s ecology to keep out pests
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January 12, 2013
Dreaming of spring in cold of winter
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January 19, 2013
Growing olives at home
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January 26, 2013
Pruning trees in summer has its benefits
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July 13, 2013
Glean insight into your plants at farmers markets
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July 20, 2013
Keys for planting a symbiotic blend of edibles
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July 27, 2013
Designing with low-maintenance succulents
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June 01, 2013
What's bugging your roses?
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June 08, 2013
Planting for year-round harvests
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June 15, 2013
Permeable landscaping can be good for you and the Earth
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June 22, 2013
Three good reasons to plot out space for edibles
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March 16, 2013
A citrus tree for me, In Marin?
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March 2, 2013
Pitting Bug Against Bug in the Landscape
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March 23, 2013
What to Do When Unwanted Deer Appear
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March 30, 2013
How to propagate plants
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March 9, 2013
Growing vegetables the lazy way
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May 11, 2013
Moving beyond sustainability starts at home
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May 4, 2013
Are weeds foes or friends?
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November 16. 2013
Ornamental grasses for your landscape
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November 2, 2013
Saving your pumpkin seeds
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November 23, 2013
Living gifts are the best
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November 30, 2013
Xeriscaping -- Using less water while enhancing beauty
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November 9, 2013
Sun-blocked landscapes call for thoughtful approach
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October 11, 2013
Water features for your landscape
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October 26, 2013
Choosing options to invasive plants
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October 5, 2013
Edible alliums can be delicious additions in yards
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September 13, 2013
Give your landscape a makeover
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September 27
Teaching moments can sprout with plants
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September 6, 2013
2012
What’s wrong with my plant?
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April 16, 2012
All Kinds of Tomatoes
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April 2, 2012
Alternatives to Lawns
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April 23, 2012
Using less water in the garden
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April 30, 2012
Solving Soil Problems
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April 9, 2012
Potted plants can keep gophers at bay
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August 18, 2012
Marin Ventures plants seed for well-being
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August 25, 2012
Wildflowers can be a low-cost addition to the garden
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December 1, 2012
Sheeting mulching can be forgiving way to improve soil
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December 15, 2012
Mysterious botanical deviations that occur naturally can spark wonder
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December 22, 2012
Bare root fruit trees a delicious idea
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December 29, 2012
Great reads for children
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December 8, 2012
Escaped Exotics, Invasive Plants
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February 13, 2012
Pollinators
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February 20, 2012
Try Unusual Vegetables
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February 27, 2012
Garden Myth Busting
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February 6, 2012
Houseplants Part 1
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January 16, 2012
Roses in January
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January 2, 2012
Houseplants Part 2
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January 23, 2012
All Stars for your Garden
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January 30, 2012
Primer on Pruning
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January 9, 2012
What does 'hardiness' mean, anyway?
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July 14, 2012
Nothing quite like a freshly picked bouquet
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July 21, 2012
Try drought-tolerant sorrel in your edible landscape
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June 16, 2012
The Top 10 Ways to Kill Plants You Love
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March 19, 2012
Planting Spring Vegetables
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March 26, 2012
Gardening for the Birds
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March 5, 2012
April Showers Bring Flowers and Pollinators
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May 14, 2012
QuarryHill Botanical Garden
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May 21, 2012
Conserve Water, Our Liquid Gold
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May 28, 2012
Green Roofs and Living Walls
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May 7, 2012
How to combat powdery mildew on plants
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November 11, 2012
Sow inspiration with books for the holidays
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November 17, 2012
Breaking down the mystery of composting
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November 2, 2012
Winter herbs delight the senses
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November 24, 2012
Timing, technique play key role in dividing perennials
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October 13, 2012
Seasonal benefits of cover crops
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October 20, 2012
The full scoop about soil amendments
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October 27, 2012
Create vibrant color palette in autumn landscape
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October 6, 2012
Timing is everything when harvesting vegetables
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September 1, 2012
Indian Valley Organic Farm a good place for soil, produce and farmers
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September 15, 2012
Underground invaders to your garden
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September 22, 2012
Helping restore habitat in the Presidio
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September 29, 2012
Community gem in San Rafael's Falkirk
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September 8, 2012
2011
The dangerous beauty of poisonous plants
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April 02, 2011
Community gardens create food, flowers and friends
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April 16, 2011
Summer's best recipe -- fruits and veggies in containers
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April 23, 2011
Confessions of a first-time composter
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August 13, 2011
When pesky birds need to take wing
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August 20, 2011
Bright spots of color help lift the drabness of the winter garden
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Febrary 05, 2011
Learn to grow your own, organically
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February 12, 2011
Growing shrubs and small trees in containers
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February 19, 2011
Aging gardeners can continue their passion with a few tweaks
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February 26, 2011
Japanese maples require little but offer color and more
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January 08, 2011
Hillside gardening offers challenges, opportunities
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January 1, 2011
Teaching kids about health, nutrition, eco-consciousness
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January 15, 2011
Digital photography let's you see your garden in a new way
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January 22, 2011
How to create a truly low-maintenance garden
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July 16, 2011
A bee or not a bee, that is the question
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July 23, 2011
Backyard Sleuthing
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June 04, 2011
Horticultural oils battle bugs nontoxically
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June 11, 2011
Feed your garden well
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June 18, 2011
An Aussie plant perfect for Marin gardens, too
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March 05, 2011
Microgreens deliver intense flavors, are easy to g row
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March 12, 2011
Gardening in the shade offers challenges and beauty
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May 07, 2011
Be kind to to your plants' roots so they can thrive
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May 14, 2011
Aussie love affair keeps blooming
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May 21, 2011
These plants are true companions
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May 28, 2011
Autumn is the season for gourds
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November 19, 2011
Leavesare more than fall color
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November 26, 2011
Specimen trees bring beauty and interest to garden
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November 5, 2011
Holistic approach to landscaping
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Nover 12, 2011
Learning how to save seeds may help species facing extinction
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October 1, 2011
How to correctly manage garden pests
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October 22, 2011
Using edibles as part of your garden design
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October 8, 2011
Not your grandmother's hydrangeas
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September 10, 2011
Marin's Mediterranean climate ideal for growing olives
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September 19, 2011
Path and walkways beautify and enhance our enjoyment of our garden
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September 24, 2011
2010
Promoting habitat gardening for bees
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04/10/2010
Open Garden Project expanding
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05/08/2010
Dirty talk with the Dirt Diva
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05/15/2010
Pampas grass can be beastly but beautiful
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05/22/2010
Give kids a place to grow their own
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05/29/2010
What's in a name? Everything
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06/05/2010
Sprouting kids fascination with beans
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06/26/2010
Time to be Picky
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August 21, 2010
Flower preserving is a time-honored art
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August 7, 2010
Sold on Salvia
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December 11, 2010
Indigo and the ancient craft of dyeing
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December 18, 2010
Playtime with succulents
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December 25, 2010
Making your own wreath is easy and rewarding
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December 4, 2010
Starting your own garden takes a can-do attitude
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February 13, 2010
Plant natives and you can cut water and time in landscaping
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February 27, 2010
Fruit trees, other plants need dormancy brought on by the cold
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January 15, 2010
Fruit trees, other plants need dormancy brought on by the cold
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January 16, 2010
Slow it down, spread it out, soak it in: Collecting rainwater keeps it from going down the drain
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January 30, 2010
Take a walk, conserve water
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July 10, 2010
Using water effectively in yards
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July 24, 2010
Designing serenity
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July 31, 2010
Cultivating your own food doesn't have to cost a bundle
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June 12, 2010
When planting in urban landscape, think small
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March 13, 2010
Herbs with History
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March 20, 2010
Redwoods can be challenging obstacle
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March 6, 2010
Fall in your Garden
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November 13, 2010
Who says your garden needs to be green?
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November 20, 2010
Benefiting from how Native Americans cared for the land
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November 27, 2010
Discover the magic of Marin Art & Garden Center
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November 6, 2010
Aromatic entryway gardens look, smell great
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October 17, 2010
Advantages of mixing native and nonnative plantings
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October 2, 2010`
Herbs for what ail you
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October 23, 2010
Truly fresh picked
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October 30, 2010
Planting inspiration
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October 9, 2010
Out, out damn'd weeds
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September 11, 2010
San Francisco's dahlia garden is in full bloom
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September 18, 2010
Form and function of trees
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September 25, 2010
Every garden could use some homey charm
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September 4, 2010
2009
Marin Master Gardener: Gifts for Growers
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12/19/2009
A tomato for every garden
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April 10, 2009
Springtime brings new growth - and pesky pests
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April 17, 2009
How to create a sustainable garden
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April 3, 2009
Marin's weather often to blame for paltry tomato crop
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August 14, 2009
Seeds hold the miracle of life, so save, swap and share them
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August 21, 2009
Olive trees fit perfectly in Marin's Mediterranean-like climate
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August 29, 2009
Save money, resources with landscaping advice
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August 8, 2009
Compost, mulch and amendments help replenish soil
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December 12, 2009
Conifers' gifts continue after the holidays, too
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December 26, 2009
Garden soil needs a healthy balance
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December 5, 2009
Gardening offers many health benefits
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February 12, 2009
Planting bulbs an easy way to create colorful garden
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January 16, 2009
Flowering trees, plants add color in bleak winter gardens
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January 2, 2009
Spray now or pay later
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January 23, 2009
Testing roses is serious, but what results!
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January 30, 2009
A New Year, A New Compost Pile
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January 9, 2009
Rats can do a lot of damage around home, garden
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July 18, 2009
Planting natives creates 'sweet bee-garden'
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July 3, 2009
Lush lawns that use less water
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June 19, 2009
Foxglove offers a spectacular display
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June 5,2009
A garden for tough times
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May 1, 2009
San Rafael's Falkirk center gets a makeover
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May 23, 2009
The case of the curious pest
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May 31, 2009
Growing a salad garden in a pot
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May 8, 2009
It's that bulb-planting time of year again
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November 14, 2009
Sweet peas are fragrance of spring
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November 21, 2009
Good gardens start from the ground up
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November 28, 2009
Native shrubs create a visual anchor in landscapes - fast
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November 7, 2009
Growing a community garden in Tiburon
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October 10, 2009
Think about plotting your garden plot
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October 17, 2009
Proper pruning of wisteria produces a plethora of blossoms
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October 24, 2009
Colorful plants from Australia do well in California
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October 3, 2009
Lessons from a foray into backyard beekeeping
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October 31, 2009
Gardening in indoor small spaces takes thought
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September 4, 2009
2008
Fremontodendron californica, Flannelbush Fremontia: a spectacular late=spring and summer bloomer
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April 14, 2008
SMALL FALL GARDENS
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August 18, 2008
Comfort in the Garden
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August 4, 2008
Growing edibles in wintertime
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December 1, 2008
Poinsettia –From Weed to Winner
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December 15, 2008
Selecting and Caring for Garden Tools
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December 22, 2008
‘Tis the Season – Garden Lovers Gift Ideas!
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December 8, 2008
Paying Attention to Mushrooms
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February 04, 2008
Gardening Muses
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February 11, 2008
Beginning Beekeeping
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February 18, 2008
Not So Crass -- Getting to Know the Crassula Family
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February 25, 2008
Rose Pruning Basics
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January 01, 2008
Bare bones about bareroot roses
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January 05, 2008
Pansy--A Friend in Winter
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January 14, 2008
Gardening without Watering
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January 21, 2008
Who Greened Your County
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January 28, 2008
Midsummer Gardening Tips
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July 07, 2008
Give Your Wallet a Break!
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July 14, 2008
Scented Geraniums As Culinary Treats
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July 21, 2008
AMAZING Alstroemerias
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July 28, 2008
Knock, Knock—Who’s There?
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June 16, 2008
Choose Your Mulch Wisely
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June 2, 2008
Heavenly Bamboo Lives up to its Name
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June 23, 2008
Heat Stressed Plants
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June 30, 2008
Experiencing Euphorbia
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June 9, 2008
Getting to Know the Garden Good Guys
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March 10, 2008
Pollination Ecology
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March 17, 2008
Living Roof at the California Academy of Sciences
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March 24, 2008
Gardening with Energy Costs in Mind
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May 12, 2008
The Calla
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May 19, 2008
Carnivores in the Conservatory
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May 26, 2008
The Brilliant Colors of Fall
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November 10, 2008
Plumbago—A Gardener’s Dream
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November 17, 2008
Growing Cyclamen in Greece and Marin
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November 24, 2008
A Salad Garden
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November 3, 2008
Gardening to Scale: Beyond Bonsai
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October 13, 2008
Peonies For Our Mild Marin Climate
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October 20, 2008
Coaxing My Wisteria to Flower
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October 6, 2008
Bringing Back the Victory Gardens
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September 1, 2008
The Beautiful Predators
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September 15, 2008
Designing your Garden with Drought-Tolerant Plants
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September 22, 2008
A Green Autumn
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September 29, 2008
A Rose By Any Other Name …
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September 8, 2008
2007
Turning a Private Garden into a Public One
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April 16, 2007
Grown in the neighborhood! Marin Farmers Markets are Back!
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April 23, 2007
Why I choose Choisya: The evergreen shrub with everything
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April 30, 2007
Rabbit Food for Roses?
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April 9, 2007
Gardening in Difficult Places: A Tale of Two Median Islands
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August 13, 2007
Four English Garden Designers
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August 20, 2007
Plant Bulbs For Spring Flowers
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August 27, 2007
Planting in Layers
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August 6, 2007
Oh Christmas Tree!
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December 10, 2007
Citron and Buddha's Hand
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December 24, 2007
Make Time for Garlic
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December 3, 2007
What to look for when buying bareroot roses
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December 31, 2007
The Seeds They are a Changing
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February 12, 2007
Providing Drainage – the Spaces in Between
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February 19, 2007
Easy Seeding Spring Annuals
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February 26, 2007
Garden Good Guys – Toads
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February 5, 2007
Hydrangeas: Prune for Maximum Flowering
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January 1, 2007
Herbs in the Garden: Ancient History and Modern Use
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January 15, 2007
Live and let live: Overgrown plants can bring unexpected beauty
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January 29, 2007
Gardener’s checklist for summer
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July 16, 2007
Royal Companions
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July 2, 2996
Tips on Keeping Cut Flowers Fresher Longer
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July 23, 2007
Snack Time in the Garden
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July 30, 2007
What's wrong with my plant?
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July 9, 2007
A Visit to the Redwood Creek Native Plant Nursery
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June 11, 2007
Are gardeners using less pesticide?
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June 18, 2007
Healing gardens nurture and replenish us
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June 25, 2007
Asparagus
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June 4, 2007
Summer and fall blooming bulbs
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March 12, 2007
Creating a Garden Album
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March 19, 2007
Green Roofs
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May 14, 2007
The Greening of Gardeners
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May 21, 2007
Hillside Gardening
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May 7, 2007
Darwin, Divas and Worms
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November 11, 2007
The Chinese Garden
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November 11, 2007
Why Do Leaves Fall
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November 19, 2007
Plants with Place
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November 26, 2007
How to Help our Pollinators
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October 22, 2007
Wildly Successful Plants, Northern , by Pam Peirce. A Review
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October 29, 2007
Photo Garden Journal
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October 8,2007
Late Summer Color
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September 10, 2007
A Pretty “Weed” for your Garden
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September 17, 2007
Fruit trees: impulse buyers beware
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September 24, 2007
2006
Watch Out for That Ladder—Oh, the Agonies of Gardening
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June 12, 2006
2005
Treehouses: not just for kids anymore
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June 11, 2005
Non-Native Invasive Plants
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March 21, 2005