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Growing Beans

The National Gardening Bureau has selected the Garden Bean as their vegetable of the year for 2021. I have …

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Calico Scales About to Hatch!

Calico scale, Eulecanium cerasorum, was accidentally introduced to California from Asia in the 1920s. It has now become established …

Asian Giant Hornet

Update on Asian Giant Hornets

Last year, there was a lot of media buzz (no pun intended) surrounding the introduction of Asian giant hornets …

Union County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers

National Volunteer Week 

April 18–24, 2021, is National Volunteer Week. I want to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all volunteers …

Subterranean Termite Workers

Termites

With April’s warming weather, and rain showers, we will likely be seeing an increase in termite swarming. Termite swarmers …

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Evergreen Clematis

Clem-a-tis or Cle-mat-is – how do you pronounce it? Either way is fine and usually most gardeners know what …

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First Day of Spring!

We have just passed the first day of Spring and we may be starting to see some light at …

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Rainwater Harvesting for Homeowners

Although rainwater harvesting has been practiced for thousands of years, recent concerns over water supplies and the environment have …

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Get Into Your Garden

Now that days are getting a little longer, consider getting outside this month into your garden. Did you know …

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Growing Edibles in the Landscape

This publication provides three examples of edible landscape designs for incorporating edible components into a …

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Managing the Impact of Floodwater Contaminants on Soil and Produce in Residential, Community, and School Vegetable Gardens

This publication discusses how floods can affect food gardens. In it, you'll find recommendations for …

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Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden

Much success in growing tomatoes can be attributed to use of a few proven techniques. …

Caladiums for the Home Landscape

Caladiums are grown for their long-lasting, colorful foliage. Color combinations include various shades of red, …

Bean Sprouts and Other Vegetable Seed Sprouts

Sprouts from mung bean (Phaseolus aureus) have been used for food since ancient times. These …

Mini-Gardening

Lack of yard space is no excuse for not growing a vegetable garden. Regardless of …

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Growing Asparagus in a Home Garden

Asparagus has been considered a garden delicacy since Roman times. Any home gardener can grow …

Frost/Freeze Protection for Horticultural Crops

Effective frost protection methods exist, however, each year, a portion of the state's fruit and …