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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:

Fire pear blight, what to look for, and how to control it

  • October 1, 2022

Food for thought about fertilizing

  • September 24, 2022

Flowers but no Fruit? Suspect pollination problems.

  • September 17, 2022

Make every drop count!

  • September 10, 2022

It’s all about the soil

  • September 3, 2022
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!

Signs of fall

  • October 1, 2022
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