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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:

Mealybugs in the landscape

  • November 25, 2023

Welcome California’s bird into your garden

  • November 18, 2023

Embrace low-water choices

  • November 11, 2023

What is that yellow trap in my tree?

  • November 4, 2023

Fall – it’s garden cleanup time

  • October 14, 2023
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!

Seed libraries

  • November 25, 2023
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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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