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UC Master Gardeners Offer High-Elevation Edible Gardening Class

Free workshop in South Lake Tahoe covers essential tips for successful mountain gardening

IID Opens 2026 Green Space Grants to Fund Tree Planting and Cooling Projects

Up to $35,000 available for cities, counties, nonprofits, and community groups across Coachella Valley

Prepare Your Peninsula Garden for Spring with UC Master Gardeners

From soil prep to frost damage, get expert tips for a thriving garden this season

Petaluma Residents Embrace Community Gardening

Growing potatoes and other produce brings neighbors together in Petaluma.

Rare, Secret 1910 S.F. Home Boasts 'Magical' English-Style Garden

The property features a sprawling hidden garden spanning across a second lot, creating an oasis in the heart of the city.

Camellia Petal Blight Affecting California Blooms

Gardener's tips to prevent and manage the fungal disease

Big Basin Redwoods State Park to expand with NoraBella property in Boulder Creek

The $2.41 million purchase will allow State Parks to expand the footprint of Big Basin Redwoods State Park as part of the first land addition to the treasured local recreational resource in 15 years.

New SLO County Farm Trail Website and Nonprofit Launched

FARMstead ED unveils interactive digital map and 501(c)(5) designation to promote local agriculture

Sustainable Vegetable Gardening Course Offered in Sunnyvale

Six-week program teaches eco-friendly techniques for year-round gardening

Flowers Bloom Along North Santa Cruz Coast

Oxalis pes-caprae, or sour grass, carpets the coastline between Santa Cruz and Davenport.

Pasadena Unveils Native Plant and Sculpture Partnership

New city initiative combines public art with water-wise landscaping across the city.

First Tulips Bloom at Descanso Gardens

Over 30,000 tulip bulbs planted at the iconic LA-area garden are starting to pop with color.

Palo Alto Sees Growing Number of Parched, Neglected Trees

Annual report finds young trees in need of more homeowner care and city intervention

Pasadena Unveils New El Jardin Playground

The city's latest park project aims to enhance community recreation and play opportunities.

Master Gardeners Offer Tips for Choosing the Right Plants

UC Master Gardeners of Butte County share advice on selecting plants suited to your garden's conditions

Filoli Historic House & Garden Draws Spring Visitors

Scenic Woodside estate in San Francisco Bay Area sees crowds during seasonal bloom.

SLO City Council Criticized for Approving Removal of Cherished Oak Tree

Longtime resident Richard Schmidt calls out the council's decision to allow the San Luis Obispo Repertory Theater to remove a 'much-cherished' oak tree despite a lease agreement to preserve it.

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