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April 2023

How to get the most out of your garden center veggie packs. (ocregister.com, 4/01/23)
High elevation gardening: Challenging, but not impossible. (thetahoeweekly.com, 4/02/23)
Plant garden to help insects fight effects of climate change, lost habitat. (redding.com, 4/01/23)
How to get the most out of your garden center veggie packs. (pressenterprise.com, 4/01/23)

March 2023

California’s tough, fast-growing, drought-tolerant golden wildflower, the poppy. (marinij.com, 3/31/23)
The praying mantis: an alien in the garden | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 3/31/23)
Spring into April gardening events with Master Gardener (wintersexpress.com, 3/30/23)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Some gardens are friendly to wildlife (santacruzsentinel.com, 3/30/23)
Is it OK to plant in mud? The best tips for gardening in super-soaked L.A. (latimes.com, 3/23/23)
Grow For it! Perennial practices in sustainable gardening. (mtdemocrat.com, 3/23/23)
Tea, the world’s most beloved drink, could start as a shrub in your own yard. (lajollalight.com, 3/23/23)
Wait until frost danger has passed for tender plants | Garden Checklist. (hanfordsentinel.com, 3/22/23)
Discovering Spring. (mymotherlode.com, 3/26/23)
Answering your questions about potted plants and vegetable washes. (pressenterprise.com, 3/24/23)
Ask a Master Gardener: The right plants for local gardens. (davisenterprise.com, 3/19/23)
Where In The World Are Your Posies From? (mymotherlode.com, 3/19/23)
Gardening: These orchids can be grown outdoors in Southern California. (dailybulletin.com, 3/18/23)
Placer Master Gardener: With all this water, promise yourself a rain garden. (goldcountrymedia.com, 3/18/23)
Napa County Master Gardeners: The mysterious beauty in Napa's Fuller Park. (napavalleyregister.com, 3/18/23)
Ditching your lawn for a drought-tolerant yard? What you need to know. (pressenterprise.com, 3/18/23)
With all the rain, expect plants to grow and pests to proliferate. (ocregister.com, 3/17/23)
How to diagnose garden plant, tree and houseplant problems. (redding.com, 3/17/23)
Lawn toadstools and fungi | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 3/17/23)
What Is an Artichoke? (thesungazette.com, 3/16/23)
A step-by-step guide to take you from buds to spuds. (lajollalight.com, 3/15/23)
Still winter or suddenly spring? Garden tips for March | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 3/15/23)
Rose sale benefits Festival Napa Valley scholarships. (napavalleyregister.com, 3/14/23)
Over the Garden Fence - Planting Conifers for Post-Fire Forest Restoration. (goldrushcam.com, 3/14/23)
Sonoma County And UC Reach Two Research Agreements. (ksro.com, 3/14/23)
Over the Garden Fence: Using Conifers for Fire Restoration. (sierranewsonline.com, 3/13/23)
6 species of iris that grow well in Southern California gardens. (ocregister.com, 3/11/23)
Napa County Master Gardeners: One gardener's path to regenerative farming. (napavalleyregister.com, 3/11/23)
Master Gardener: What you need to know about growing artichokes. (pressenterprise.com, 3/11/23)
Plant best tomatoes for hot California climates. (redding.com, 3/10/23)
How to find the best variety of citrus to plant in your garden. (pressenterprise.com, 3/04/23)
The Drumbeat Of Spring Approaching. (mymotherlode.com, 3/04/23)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: The easy-to-grow sweet potato. (napavalleyregister.com, 3/04/23)
Let's talk about blueberries | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 3/04/23)
Master Gardeners Program Promotes Education and Sustainability. (independentnews.com, 3/01/23)
How to garden for bees, monarch butterflies, other good pollinators. (recordnet.com, 3/01/23)

February 2023

Pruning Grapes. (mymotherlode.com, 2/26/23)
How to help feed our pollinator friends. (marinij.com, 2/24/23)
Planning for an edible landscape | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 2/24/23)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Happiness from gardening with others. (santacruzsentinel.com, 2/23/23
Grow For It! Fun in planting an enchanted (fairy) garden. (gtgazette.com, 2/23/23)
Seeds For The Garden, Seeds For The Soul. (mymotherlode.com, 2/19/23)
Home-made plants | The Real Dirt. (orovillemr.com, 2/17/23)
Why gardeners should consider growing weeds in Southern California. (ocregister.com, 2/15/23)
There's plenty to do in the garden in February | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 2/15/23)
A Gardener’s Thoughts On Valentine’s Day. (mymotherlode.com, 2/12/23)
Master Gardener: The curse of stinkweed and fruit-thieving squirrels. (pressenterprise.com, 2/11/23)
Plant a natural fence wildlife will love. (pressdemocrat.com, 2/10/23)
Magical, mysterious seeds | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 2/10/23)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Happiness from learning about gardening. (santacruzsentinel.com, 2/09/23)
Fruit Tree Pruning Advice. (mymotherlode.com, 2/04/23)

January 2023

Composting is now mandatory in L.A. Here’s how to reap rewards beyond the green bin. (latimes.com, 1/31/23)
Learning To Love A Winter Garden. (mymotherlode.com, 1/30/23)
Over the Garden Fence - Spring Garden Daydreams. (goldrushcam.com, 1/30/23)
Trees will begin to blossom soon | Garden Checklist. (hanfordsentinel.com, 1/28/23)
Napa County Master Gardeners: The broccoli trials. (napavalleyregister.com, 1/28/23)
What grows in Grandma’s (or Grandpa’s) garden? | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 1/28/23)
Do’s and don’ts for gardening after heavy rains. (pressdemocrat.com, 1/27/23)
When cold is good for your plants. (marinij.com, 1/27/23)
Master Gardeners of Yolo host workshop on fruit tree pruning. (wintersexpress.com, 1/26/23)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Happiness through hands-on gardening. (santacruzsentinel.com, 1/26/23)
Useful online resources for homeowners on tree hazards. (hmbreview.com, 1/25/23)
Tips for creating attention-grabbing containers | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 1/21/23)
Asparagus, now and some thoughts on bags in the garden. (presstelegram.com, 1/20/23)
Winter a good time to plant native shrubs in Sonoma County. (pressdemocrat.com, 1/20/23)
Herbs in history, legend and lore | Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 1/20/23)
What’s wrong with your compost pile? Let’s explore the possibilities. (dailybulletin.com, 1/20/23)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Gardening for happiness. (santacruzsentinel.com, 1/19/23)
Napa County Master Gardeners: Many-legged friends in the garden. (napavalleyregister.com, 1/21/23)
These colorful flowering plants will awaken your winter garden. (presstelegram.com, 1/15/23)
Now’s the time for gardeners to plant these cool-season vegetables. (pasadenastarnews.com, 1/15/23)
Smart Plant Selection For Long-Lived Gardens. (mymotherlode.com, 1/15/23)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: What to do between rain storms. (napavalleyregister.com, 1/14/23)
Bare root plants have potential | Garden Checklist. (hanfordsentinel.com, 1/14/23)
These colorful flowering plants will awaken your winter garden. (presstelegram.com, 1/14/23)
Winter care to reduce rose pests and disease | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 1/14/23)
Now’s the time for gardeners to plant these cool-season vegetables. (pressenterprise.com, 1/14/23)
Herbs as houseplants | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 1/13/23)
Spring starts with ‘A’ for asparagus. (marinij.com, 1/13/23)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | An overview of agave variations. (santacruzsentinel.com, 1/12/23)
Pass It Forward. (mymotherlode.com, 1/08/23)
Napa County Master Gardeners: The five rules of gardening. (napavalleyregister.com, 1/07/23)
Master Gardener: Why California is where gardeners go nuts. (pressenterprise.com, 1/07/23)
The Dye Creek Preserve is ‘one cool place’ | The Real Dirt. (orovillemr.com, 1/06/23)
[http://Easy-to-grow onions are a gateway to veggie gardening]Easy-to-grow onions are a gateway to veggie gardening. (pressdemocrat.com, 1/06/23)
It's not too early to start your garden, get it ready for growing season. (recordnet.com, 1/06/23)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Winter growers. (santacruzsentinel.com, 1/05/23)
Tis The Season To TreeCycle. (mymotherlode.com, 1/03/23)

December 2022

What are your gardening New Year's resolutions? | Garden Checklist. (hanfordsentinel.com, 12/31/22)
It's time to prevent peach leaf curl | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 12/31/22)
Napa County Master Gardeners: How to plant a pomegranate. (napavalleyregister.com, 12/31/22)
Why ‘The Secret Garden’ is still fertile ground for gardeners. (ocregister.com, 12/31/22)
How to protect your garden from frost. (marinij.com, 12/30/22)
How to keep garden tools in top shape. (pressdemocrat.com, 12/30/22)
Master Gardener: What to do when mushrooms sprout in your yard. (ocregister.com, 12/30/22)
10 plant gurus on how they’ll experiment in SoCal gardens in 2023. (latimes.com, 12/29/22)
Master Gardener: Hugelkultur What? (mymotherlode.com, 12/25/22)
The magic and mischief of mistletoe | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 12/24/22)
Master Gardener: Exploring why these plants died off in the garden. (pasadenastarnews.com, 12/24/22)
Microclimate | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 12/23/22)
Napa County Master Gardeners: Growing dogwoods in Napa County. (napavalleyregister.com, 12/23/22)
Weeds not only have virtues, they can be downright beneficial. (marinij.com, 12/23/22)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Continuing with landscape design. (santacruzsentinel.com, 12/22/22)
Holiday Ideas For Your Favorite Gardener. (mymotherlode.com, 12/18/22)
UC Master Gardener: Christmas tree choices – cut or living? (goldcountrymedia.com, 12/17/22)
Napa County Master Gardeners: Harvesting rainwater. (napavalleyregister.com, 12/17/22)
‘Tis the season for poinsettias | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 12/17/22)
Master Gardener: The joys and challenges of the winter garden. (dailybreeze.com, 12/17/22)
Plant suggestions for your rain garden | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 12/16/22)

November 2022

Alameda County Gardening: November Checklist. (patch.com, 11/01/22)
16 gardener-approved gifts for plant lovers. (latimes.com, 11/01/22)
The Very Hungry, White Butterfly – and a Beer Challenge. (recordnet.com, 11/03/22)
Large trees that thrive alongside Chico’s Lindo Channel | The Real Dirt. (orovillemr.com, 11/04/22)
What to do this fall in your garden. (marinij.com, 11/04/22)
Garden tip: How to control codling moths. (marinij.com, 11/04/22)
The Real Dirt: Promote native bee habitat by leaving some leaves and stems on the ground. (eastbaytimes.com, 11/04/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: Using fungi to repair environments. (napavalleyregister.com, 11/05/22)
Learn more about replacing lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping. (redlandscommunitynews.com, 11/06/22)
The Art Of Floral Arrangement. (mymotherlode.com, 11/06/22)
The Real Dirt: Good trees for difficult places. (eastbaytimes.com, 11/09/22)
On Gardening: Dividing Agapanthus. (mercurynews.com, 11/09/22)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Harvesting figs. (santacruzsentinel.com, 11/10/22)
Native plants that thrive in the north state — large shrubs and small trees | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 11/11/22)
How to tell if you’re dealing with verticillium wilt. (marinij.com, 11/11/22)
Master Gardener: What you can expect when planting fruit trees. (ocregister.com, 11/12/22)
Beautiful Paperwhites indoors and outdoors. (championnewspapers.com, 11/12/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: Why we need our urban forests. (napavalleyregister.com, 11/12/22)
Short days mean less time in the garden | Garden Checklist. (hanfordsentinel.com, 11/12/22)
Garden Mastery: Good soil the ‘magic’ needed for plants to build on. (sandiegouniontribune.com, 11/12/22)
Seed Saving. (mymotherlode.com, 11/13/22)
Over the Garden Fence - Plant A Row for the Hungry Program has Another Successful Year! (goldrushcam.com, 11/14/22)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Trees in space. (santacruzsentinel.com, 11/17/22)
Native shrubs that thrive beside Chico’s Lindo Channel, part 3 | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 11/18/22)
Master Gardener: What might be happening to this avocado tree. (ocregister.com, 11/19/22)
Rosemary bushes can be a great holiday addition | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 11/19/22)
3 garden strategies to address Southern California’s persistent drought. (redlandsdailyfacts.com, 11/19/22)
Create a visual feast in your garden | Garden Checklist. (hanfordsentinel.com, 11/21/22)
Over-Wintering Insects Where Are They And What To Do About Them? (mymotherlode.com, 11/20/22)
Get to know which plants play well with others. (mercurynews.com, 11/21/22)
Asian Citrus Psyllid Study: Vigilance Urged but ‘No Cause for Panic’. (californiaagtoday.com, 11/21/22)
How Hoverflies Spawn Maggots that Sweeten Your Oranges. (kqed.com, 11/22/22)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Visiting the Geranium family. (santacruzsentinel.com, 11/24/22)
Master Gardener: Some alternatives for this non-native groundcover. (ocregister.com, 11/25/22)
The Butte County Local Food Network and its 1,000 Acres More Project | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 11/25/22)
A deep dive — but not too deep — into planting trees. (marinij.com, 11/25/22)
Here’s a plant for the garden you’ll never, ever need to water. (ocregister.com, 11/26/22)
Wood ashes not a good idea in the garden | Garden Checklist. (hanfordsentinel.com, 11/26/22)
In The Holiday Mood: Cyclamen. (mymotherlode.com, 11/27/22)

October 2022

Garden tips for the cool days of October. (hanfordsentinel.com, 10/01/22)
How to keep rodents and other critters out of the garden. (pressenterprise.com, 10/01/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa Valley: How to help the bugs. (napavalleyregister.com, 10/01/22)
Food Forests. (mymotherlode.com, 10/02/22)
Retired adviser champions water conservation. (farmprogress.com, 10/03/22)
Dragon fruit growers gather to learn from UCCE research and each other. (hortidaily.com, 10/03/22)
Master Gardener: Fig tree producing dry, undersized fruit. (eastbaytimes.com, 10/05/22)
The Chinese Pistache Tree. (thesungazette.com, 10/06/22)
How to get rid of ground squirrels moving to your yard in a California drought year. (redding.com, 10/07/22)
Growing Spinach In Containers: Newark Gardening. (patch.com, 10/07/22)
How to add native plants to a non-native garden. (marinij.com, 10/07/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: A new flower in a Napa garden. (napavalleyregister.com, 10/08/22)
Stroll the garden with a cup of something hot, Garden Checklist. (hanfordsentinel.com, 10/08/22)
How Pests May Be Sneaking Into Your Home. (mymotherlode.com, 10/09/22)
Bug that kills citrus trees found in SLO County. Here’s what we know. (sanluisobispo.com, 10/08/22)
Asian Citrus Psyllids discovered in Arroyo Grande. (ksby.com, 10/11/22)
Master Gardener: Your plant and gardening questions answered. (eastbaytimes.com, 10/12/22)
On Gardening: California natives for the garden. (mercurynews.com, 10/12/22)
How this low-water groundcover held up during the late-summer heat. (eastbaytimes.com, 10/14/22)
California citrus and the Mother Orange Tree. (chicoer.com, 10/14/22)
Master Gardener: How to keep spider mites off your tomato plants. (sbsun.com, 10/15/22)
Revisiting Southern California’s coast redwoods and a drought-tolerant perennial. (ocregister.com, 10/15/22)
Master Gardener: How to keep spider mites off your tomato plants. (sbsun.com, 10/15/22)
Praying Mantis In The Garden. (mymotherlode.com, 10/16/22)
Planting Garlic In The Autumn Garden: Photos Of The Day. (patch.com, 10/18/22)
On Gardening: Plant moving season. (mercurynews.com, 10/19/22)
The Real Dirt: California citrus and the Mother Orange Tree. (mercurynews.com, 10/19/22)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Seasonal projects. (santacruzsentinel.com, 10/20/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: Growing the monarchs' favorite plant. (napavalleyregister.com, 10/22/22)
What you can do this fall to help monarch butterflies. (marinij.com, 10/21/22)
What makes a plant drought tolerant? | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 10/21/22)
Growing The Great Pumpkin. (mymotherlode.com, 10/23/22)
Get ready for fall, winter garden maintenance. (wintersexpress.com, 10/27/22)
Promote native bee habitat by leaving some leaves and stems on the ground | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 10/28/22)
Less water, more scent: How to incorporate fragrant natives in your garden. (marinij.com, 10/28/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: Why plant roses in the grapevines? (napavalleyregister.com, 10/29/22)
Hummingbirds with a side of ants? (santamariatimes.com, 10/29/22)
Lessons Learned From The Great Northwest Gardens. (mymotherlode.com, 10/30/22)

September 2022

Over the Garden Fence - The Partnership Between Humans and Nature During Fire Recovery: Part 2. (goldrushcam.com, 9/01/22)
Various ways to stop soil erosion following the impacts of a wildfire. (mariposagazette.com, 9/01/22)
Find some dirt! | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 9/02/22)
On Gardening: Agave propagation successful in coastal climate. (mercurynews.com, 9/02/22)
Will we have a cool September? | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 9/03/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: My neighbors, the squirrels. (napavalleyregister.com, 9/03/22)
Snapdragons: The “Jaws” Of The Flower World. (mymotherlode.com, 9/04/22)
Over the Garden Fence: Scorched Earth and Soil Rx. (sierranewsonline.com, 9/05/22)
Fall planting begins — if it cools off. (hanfordsentinel.com, 9/04/22)
The secret to lush bountiful gardens is all about good soil. (eastbaytimes.com, 9/08/22)
Salvias for My New Garden. (thesungazette.com, 9/07/22)
Give trees a chance after fire. (mariposagazette.com, 9/08/22)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Now's the time to chill. (santacruzsentinel.com, 9/08/22)
The Real Dirt: Find some dirt and get growing. (eastbaytimes.com, 9/09/22)
Dig in and start a fall garden | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 9/09/22)
It's time to plant spring bulbs in your garden. (redding.com, 9/09/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: Preparing your fall garden. (napavalleyregister.com, 9/10/22)
A Garden Gift from George Washington Carver. (mymotherlode.com, 9/11/22)
Over the Garden Fence - The Partnership Between Humans and Nature During Fire Recovery: Part 3. (goldrushcam.com, 9/13/22)
On Gardening: For spring thrill, now's the time to chill. (mercurynews.com, 9/14/22)
To seed or not to seed after wildfire. (mariposagazette.com, 9/15/22)
Commercial Seed Production. (mymotherlode.com, 9/18/22)
Master gardeners set to break ground on early stages of community farm in Pleasanton. (pleasantonweekly.com, 9/21/22)
Real Dirt: Do lawn removal the right way. (mercurynews.com, 9/21/22)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Planning for fall by adding plants. (santacruzsentinel.com, 9/22/22)
Beneficial Insects: Our Garden Helpers. (thesungazette.com, 9/22/22)
Over the Garden Fence - The Partnership Between Humans and Nature During Fire Recovery: Part 4. (goldrushcam.com, 9/22/22)
Beneficial insects are our garden helpers | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 9/24/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa Valley: Wicked plants in the garden. (napavalleyregister.com, 9/24/22)
Ushering Autumn. (mymotherlode.com, 9/25/22)
Composting With Worms: Master Gardener Talk In Fremont Saturday. (patch.com, 9/28/22)
Hummingbirds are a joy to watch in any garden. (recordnet.com, 9/29/22)
What To Do In Alameda County Gardens In October. (patch.com, 9/29/22)
What to know about fire pear blight. (marinij.com, 9/30/22)
Fall-blooming native plants | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 9/30/22)

August 2022

Cleaning out leftovers from the garden shed | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 8/01/22)
The Real Dirt: The giant wild buckwheat of California. (mercurynews.com, 8/03/22)
Garden Tips for August. (thesungazette.com, 8/04/22)
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What you need to know about growing air plants. (eastbaytimes.com, 8/03/22)
Home & Garden Digest. (santacruzsentinel.com, 8/04/22)
Tulare County Parks giving away free mulch. (thesungazette.com, 8/04/22)
Aphids, aphids and more aphids. (gtgazette.com, 8/04/22)
The path to becoming a UC Marin Master Gardener. (marinij.com, 8/05/22)
More on our wild buckwheats: California buckwheat | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 8/05/22)
Gardeners needed to train for ‘Trees for Tomorrow’ project. (championnewspapers.com, 8/06/22)
Garden tips for August | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 8/06/22)
Houseplants may not enjoy the summer sun | Garden Checklist. (hanfordsentinel.com, 8/06/22)
Favorite Drought-Tolerant Reseeders. (mymotherlode.com, 8/07/22)
Master Gardener: Preparing for next year. (thenews-messenger.com, 8/12/22)
Three more wild buckwheats | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 8/12/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa Valley: Lessons from a gardener: How his garden grew at Saintsbury Winery. (napavalleyregister.com, 8/13/22)
Garden Mastery: Combating ‘Invasion of the Habitat Snatchers’ (sandiegouniontribune.com, 8/13/22)
Weather And Menopause. (mymotherlode.com, 8/14/22)
Design of the Australian Rock Garden. (santacruzsentinel.com, 8/19/22)
Demonstration Garden update: ‘the garden teaches you what it needs'. (chicoer.com, 8/19/22)
Avoid bamboo and your garden and neighbors will thank you. (marinij.com, 8/19/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: Here come the sunflowers. (napavalleyregister.com, 8/19/22)
Science-based garden education for Placer County schools starting with Skyridge Elementary. (goldcountrymedia.com, 8/20/22)
Earth Sheltered Greenhouses. (mymotherlode.com, 8/21/22)
How to move your houseplants 2,500 miles. (latimes.com, 8/25/22)
The partnership of humans and nature in fire recovery. (mariposagazette.com, 8/25/22)
Master Gardener: How to prevent rust on your roses. (pe.com, 8/26/22)
Design a defensible space around your home with fire-safe mulches. (marinij.com, 8/26/22)
Want a winter crop? Wait till November to plant. (latimes.com 8/31/22)
Garden Tips for September. (thesungazette.com, 8/31/22)

July 2022

Master Gardener Class of 2022 graduates in Riverside, awards given. (desertsun.com, 7/01/22)
Over the Garden Fence: Oak Tree Care in the Summer. (sierranewsonline.com, 7/01/22)
Invasive plant tales from local Master Gardeners | The Real Dirt. (orovillemr.com, 7/01/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: Olive trees, a natural fit for Napa. (napavalleyregister.com, 7/02/22)
Native plants can survive the worst | Garden Checklist. (hanfordsentinel.com, 7/02/22)
Leaf Me The Details, Plant Leaf Problems. (mymotherlode.com, 7/03/22)
Master Gardener: What’s happening to my squash vines – and is this fruit safe to eat? (ocregister.com, 7/07/22)
Ivy, a super thug in the garden. (marinij.com, 7/08/22)
Grow For it! Fire-resilient landscapes. (villagelife.com, 7/08/22)
Gardening To Find Your Happy Spot. (mymotherlode.com, 7/10/22)
The Official State Soil Is in Our Gardens. (thesungazette.com, 7/10/22)
Master Gardener: Why won’t these old rose bushes bloom? (pe.com, 7/14/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: What's different about oakleaf hydrangeas? (napavalleyregister.com, 7/15/22)
Managing Johnsongrass, a legendary weed | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 7/15/22)
How to protect our watershed and the plants and wildlife that depend on it. (marinij.com, 7/15/22)
We have the official state soil | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 7/16/22)
Master gardener, plant detective. (nrtoday.com, 7/15/22)
Garden With Patience. (mymotherlode.com, 7/17/22)
The Price of Perfection, What Cost Do We Pay For Our Beautiful Gardens? (coronadonewsca.com, 7/18/22)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening. (mercurynews.com, 7/19/22)
Wasps: Here's what you should know about summer's uninvited barbecue guests. (recordnet.com, 07/21/22)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Australian Rock Garden a resource for home gardeners. (santacruzsentinel.com, 7/21/22)
Master Gardener: Is it worth trying to grow corn in my garden? (pasadenastarnews.com, 7/22/22)
California Native Plant Society | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 7/22/22)
An approach to pest management. (championnewspapers.com, 7/23/22)
Growing And Making Olallieberry Pie. (mymotherlode.com, 7/24/22)
The pipevine and the caterpillar: How a poisonous plant helps a butterfly. (napavalleyregister.com, 7/28/22)
Home & Garden Digest. (santacruzsentinel.com, 7/28/22)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Firescaping your garden. (santacruzsentinel.com, 7/31/22)
The giant wild buckwheat of California. (chicoer.com, 7/29/22)
Salvias, sages and succulents: A Santa Cruz gardener’s guide to dealing with drought. (lookout.co, 7/29/22)
Master Gardener: What’s happening to this fruit tree? (pe.com, 7/30/22)
Lessons From The Desert. (mymotherlode.com, 7/30/22)
Grow For It! Beat the heat. (villagelife.com, 7/30/22)

June 2022

Garden tips for the hot, dry weather of June | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 6/01/22)
Gardening Tips for June. (thesungazette.com, 6/01/22)
Over the Garden Fence: Plant-a-Row Season Begins. (sierranewsonline.com, 6/02/22)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | New plant Mangaves’ popularity grows. (santacruzsentinel.com, 6/02/22)
The Herbarium at Chico State | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 6/03/22)
Make Friends With Clay Soil. (mymotherlode.com, 6/05/22)
Master Gardeners: Planting an apple tree. (napavalleyregister.com, 6/04/22)
Why these invasive ‘demon trees’ are a problem, and what to plant instead. (mercurynews.com, 6/05/22)
Save drought-stressed landscape trees | Master Gardener. (hanfordsentinel.com, 6/09/22)
Bay Area Gardening: What’s wrong with my Cape fuchsia? (eastbaytimes.com, 6/10/22)
How to give your new fruit trees a good start. (marinij.com, 6/10/22)
Save Trees First: UC ANR Offers Tips to Keep Them Alive During Drought. (goldrushcam.com, 6/11/22)
Gardening With Friends And Others. (mymotherlode.com, 6/12/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: Growing your own salads. (napavalleyregister.com, 6/16/22)
'We are the solution to water pollution': 10 ways to keep our creeks and rivers clean. (recordnet.com, 6/16/22)
Pollinators and their plants for all seasons. (wintersexpress.com, 6/16/22)
The Xerces Society and National Pollinator Week | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 6/17/22)
Placer County Master Gardener: Flower bouquets by season from drought-tolerant plants. (goldcountrymedia.com, 6/18/22)
DIY Color Bowls. (mymotherlode.com, 6/19/22)
Congratulations to the UC Master Gardener Class of 2022. (sierranewsonline.com, 6/22/22)
Tom Karwin, On Gardening | Salvia tour and algae update. (santacruzsentinel.com, 6/24/22)
You’ve grown a bounty of summer vegetables in your garden: Now what? (eastbaytimes.com, 6/23/22)
Summer branch drop in oaks | The Real Dirt. (chicoer.com, 6/25/22)
Give rosemary a try in your garden | Master Gardener. (santamariatimes.com, 6/25/22)
Master Gardeners of Napa County: Las Flores Learning Garden opens in Napa. (napavalleyregister.com, 6/25/22)
Pollinators: Chocolate, Lawns And Alternatives. (mymotherlode.com, 6/26/22)