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Book Review
Plant Driven Design: Creating gardens that honor plants, place and spirit is a "must have" new book, according to the New York Times, and "will inspire readers to a healthier and more stimulating approach to garden-making, where plants and nature take the lead" according to Pacific Horticulture.
Master Gardeners in Print
Long-time Master Gardener Rosemary McCreary crafts delightfully-readable and informative articles about gardening in the Press Democrat.
Protect Herbs from Frost--Oct 31
Step-wise Lawn Replacement--Oct 17
Garden Design Ideas--Oct 10
Fall Native Planting--Oct 3
The Garden Doctors-Dana Lozano & Gwen Kilchherr
Bare Root Pomegranites--Nov 14
Master Gardener's Barb Triol and Sandy Metzger are quoted in PD writer Meg McConahey's article Rain Garden.
SCMG Sandy Metzger on lawn replacement in Turf Wars in the Press Democrat
SCMG's Very Drought Tolerant Plants is featured in Drought Tolerant Beauty in the Press Democrat.
Master Gardeners Alison Ogden and Betty Miller talk about the new Healdsburg firesafe demo garden in the Press Democrat.
Master Gardener Susan David's flowering crabapple allee' is featured in the Press Democrat.
Farm Advisor Paul Vossen prepared a presentation on Controlling Gophers and Moles.
Master Gardeners Steve Albert and Cathy Williamson are featured discussing drought-tolerant gardening.
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Fall Planting Time Is Here
Fall is here, and the best time of year to put new plants in the ground--especially water-thrifty Natives, so that coming rains can establish them over the winter. (Carefully follow certain rules for success if you're planting natives under Oak trees). Consider also the list we've developed of very drought tolerant plants--that need NO supplemental summer water after establishment. Click the California Native Plants link on the left NavBar to go to SCMG's Native Plant Central.
Proper Mulching is important in fall planting--one of several Drought Strategies that should be
You can also have a Cottage Garden look with low-water plants, if that's your style. The use of hardscape in garden design can also cut down on both water and maintenance, and fall can be a good time to add some hardscape elements to your garden as you're planting.
Water Smart Gardening
Sonoma County has declared the summer water emergency over, but water-wise gardening needs to continue to be a focus. Lawn replacement, with less thirsty alternatives remains the highest priority. Cities and water agencies around the county may increasingly help with the cost of water conservation and lawn replacement. Sonoma City and Valley of the Moon Water District both have "cash for grass" lawn replacement subsidy programs, and the Sonoma County Water Agency has announced a long-term low cost conservation loan program which commenced this spring. The City of Santa Rosa also has a cash-for grass, and irrigation controller subsidy Green Exchange program.
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Master Gardener-staffed Help Desks are located
at Sonoma County Farmers' Markets and Fairs
Master Gardeners are volunteers trained by the UC Davis Cooperative Extension. They provide gardening help and information for Sonoma County home gardeners, and give classes, seminars and workshops throughout the county.
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