Spill the Beans

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UC Master Gardeners of Napa County's new Month by Month guide contains a record-keeping section
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Garden Record-Keeping

July 20th, 2020
by Pat Hitchcock The other day somebody complimented me on my beautiful gardening records. I was taken by surprise, but thought I would share what I do with those of you who are less detailed in case you might find a tip or two for your own use.
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The pool is gone - Part II

July 13th, 2020
By Melody Kendall A recap of our ongoing adventure: My Husband and I had our inground pool removed and we began our backyard redo this spring.
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Watershed drawing
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We All Live in a Watershed

July 6th, 2020
by Rainer Hoenicke What do those of us who live in a Napa townhouse with a 500 square-foot patio area as their backyard and those living out in the countryside on a 5-acre ranchette have in common?
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Tales from the Orchard

June 28th, 2020
Editor's note: Master Gardeners are keeping busy in their own gardens during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Daylilies

June 20th, 2020
by Melody Kendall Years before gardening became a priority, I purchased some daylilies on a whim. We had just constructed a retaining wall along the back of our lot and we needed something to fill the new shelf of soil.
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