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Master Gardeners Extend Gardening and Landscaping Information to the Public
Two green thumbs up for UCCE Master Gardener of San Bernardino County Bob Yocum! Long-term Master Gardener Extraordinaire Bob Yocum, who regularly helps out at this year's training class in Loma Linda (bottom photo, far left side) also built open-top hoop houses at the Crafton Hills College Garden to keep the veggies happy and the critters out! Thank you Bob!
Who are UCCE Master Gardeners? UCCE Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who provide unbiased information to the public. Areas of expertise include drought-resistant sustainable landscapes and food production in home, community and school gardens.Our San Bernardino County Master Gardeners reach over 30,000 residents annually. Thank you for your service and commitment to this important program that brings objective information directly to the public.
Do you have a home landscape or gardening question? Contact a MG volunteer for help at (909)387-2182 or mgsanbern@ucanr.edu
Topics of Interest
Top 10 Ways to Conserve Water In your Landscape Top Ten Ways to Conserve Water
Asian Citrus Psyllid: http://ucanr.edu/sites/ACP/
UC Riverside Urban Landscape Field Day Links (from Sept. 3, 2020)
Introduction:
Mulch/No Mulch Study:
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UCCE Master Gardener Program Mission Statement
Extend research based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California and be guided by our core values and strategic initiatives.
September Gardening Tips
It's time to...
- Compost disease-free annuals and vegetable crops that have finished producing.
- Cultivate and add compost to the soil for fall and winter vegetables and annuals.
- Dig, divide, and replant overgrown perennials as they finish blooming.
- Fertilize mature fruit trees.
- Direct seed beets, bok choy, spinach, lettuce, peas, radishes, carrots, chard, parsley, and cilantro.
Speaker Request
Have you considered having a UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteer speak to your club or organization? Topics include: Beautiful, drought efficient landscapes, growing food in backyard, school, and community gardens, and the interaction of horticulture, health, and happiness! Email: magoneill@ucanr.edu at least 45 days in advance of your chosen date and include the event name, organization, time, and location. Thanks!