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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:

The chill factor – when cold is good for your plants

  • January 28, 2023

It’s bare root season!

  • January 21, 2023

Spring starts with “A” for Asparagus

  • January 14, 2023

Want to help mitigate climate change? Treat your soil like gold.

  • January 7, 2023

Frost

  • December 31, 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!

Geraniums and pelargoniums

  • January 28, 2023
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Native Plants
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Pests & Other Problems
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