Advice to Grow By... Ask Us!

Pruning roses

This year resolve to do less in the garden

It's New Year's resolution time, but this year how about resolving to do less in the garden? I don't mean avoiding chores. I'm talking about easy ways of making your landscape more sustainable.

Time to prune wisteria

Winter is the perfect time to restore order to that tangle of vines climbing your fence or hovering above you on the arbor. Now is the time to do the major restructuring that will result in cascading flowers in the spring. Read on for tips on pruning wisteria.

Pruning wisteria

Use sustainable garden practices and design

Sustainability in the garden involves meeting your needs today without negatively impacting the ability of future gardeners to meet theirs. The heart of sustainability is in your gardening practices and design.

UC Marin Master Gardeners & COVID-19

We thank you for your flexibility and patience in contributing to the broader community effort to safeguard everyone’s health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The UC Marin Master Gardeners are delivering educational programs and events via online platforms. View our events calendar for presentations and webinars. Throughout the public health orders our Helpdesk volunteers are available via email to answer your home gardening questions.

Upcoming Events

Event Name	Date
Kick the Chemicals - Keeping Rats and Mice Out!	2/13/2021
Backyard Composting	2/26/2021
Kick the Chemicals - How to Manage Weeds Safely and Effectively	2/27/2021
Kick the Chemicals - Bring in the Beneficials!	3/13/2021

Show More GET RSS FEED

News from the MMG Demonstration Garden at IVOF&G

January News -

Propagation
Propagation division

Prior Months News

Bare root plants are prime to grow

Winter is the best time to purchase bare root trees. By planting these dormant plants, you’ll save money, be able to see visible roots and have a greater choice of varieties. Read this article to learn more.

Growing edible pod peas – it’s a snap!

While many parts of the country are cold and snowy this month, with gardeners thumbing through seed catalogs and dreaming about summer planting – gardeners in Marin County can grow enjoy fresh edibles year round. Read on to learn about how you can plant peas now for a winter harvest.

Firesmart landscaping handout screenshot

More information on Fire-smart Landscaping

Opportunity Fund

UC Marin Master Gardeners are grateful for a tax-deductible donation to support our program.

Make a Gift UCCE Marin County Master Gardener Fund

Got garden questions? Ask a Master Gardener...

UCCE Master Gardener Help Desk
1682 Novato Boulevard, Suite 150-B
Novato, CA 94947

The Help Desk is only accepting email inquires at this time at: HelpDesk@MarinMG.org

Seasonal Farmers Markets will open when safe to do. Click here for the regular schedule.

____________________________________________________________________

The mission of the Marin Master Gardeners is to extend research based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to Marin residents.