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Tools of the trade
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Care for Garden Tools

January 23rd, 2023
by Melody Kendall We finally have received much needed rain. Working outside when it is raining isn't an option for me, but I work inside prepping and cleaning my garden implements. The wet rainy season is the perfect time to get my garden workmates back to their optimum. First, I do an inventory.
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Pruning bushes
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Fruit Tree Pruning in a Small Area

January 16th, 2023
by Julie Pramuk The UC Master Gardeners of Napa County recently had an opportunity to hear a program on backyard orchard culture, The Fruit Bush Method by Stanislaus County Master Gardener Ed Lavio.
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Coral Aloe
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Creating a Succulent Garden

January 9th, 2023
by Melody Kendall The recently installed Succulent/dry Garden is one of three new areas at the Las Flores Learning Garden, a partnership between UC Master Gardeners of Napa County and the City of Napa.
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Bee Balm Marian Sampson
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Building a Pollinator Garden

January 2nd, 2023
by Susan Duquette The recently installed Pollinator Garden is one of three new areas at the Las Flores Learning Garden, a partnership between UC Master Gardeners of Napa County and the City of Napa.
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Sticky Monkey Flower
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Building a California Native Garden

December 12th, 2022
by Melody Kendall The UC Master Gardeners of Napa County in partnership with the City of Napa Parks and Recreation Department continue to develop a botanical teaching garden at the Las Flores Community Center property in Napa. Currently, four gardens at the Las Flores Learning Garden are complete.
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