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Book Review
This month's feature writer Sandy Metzger suggests two references for Cottage Garden design. And respected Master Gardener Dr. Wylie Hartman has been a convert to low water gardening for several years; he feels that the 'bible' on such plants is Plants and Landscapes for Summer-Dry Climates. . . . . .
Master Gardeners in Print
Long-time Master Gardener Rosemary McCreary crafts delightfully-readable and informative articles about gardening in the Press Democrat.
Tomato Care--June 27
Prune and tie tomatoes as they grow for best results . . . .
Epsom Salts -- June 20
Summer Garden Projects--June 13
Climate Realities--June 6
Deer-Diet Proof--May 30
Long Giving Tomatoes--May 23
Finding Dream Plants--May 16
Master Gardeners Dana Lozano and Gwen Kilchherr also write an informative monthly question-and-answer column "The Garden Doctor" in the Press Demo.
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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Beneficial Insects . . . . . Sonoma's Worst Pests
Coping with Drought
State mandated water shortages are with us, and probably a factor of life from here on out. Water-wise gardening has to stay in the forefront of everyone's thoughts. 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.
Good advice to Sonoma Gardeners this summer is to plant NOTHING until fall, when the rains can establish new plants. Still, if you must plant, consult the list we've developed of very drought tolerant plants--that need NO supplemental summer water after establishment.
Proper Mulching is one of several Drought Strategies that are
When fall planting time comes, Ornamental Grasses are a wonderful design element, and also a great lawn replacement strategy. Xeriscapic plants are a class which need relatively little water. Since it's the type of climate we live in, Mediterranean Gardening is a great approach to water saving.
Fight Invasives!
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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