Master Gardener Articles

Close-up photo of a broccoli head growing in a garden, surrounded by green leaves and stems with a soft, blurred background. Photo by Ch Photography on Unsplash.

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Your Fall Garden Starts Now
By the Fourth of July, most of us have stopped thinking about planting and started thinking about harvest. But for the gardener willing to look ahead, early July is exactly when the second season begins. Fall planting works differently from...
Close-up of several round root vegetables growing in a garden bed beneath dense green leafy tops. The pale pink and white bulbs are partially exposed above the soil, surrounded by mulch, wood chips, and pine needles in bright sunlight.

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Succession Planting: Get the Most Out of Your Garden
While early spring may get all the attention as a time for seed-starting, we don’t have to stop now that we’ve (hopefully, finally!) planted our gardens. By starting or sowing seeds for your favorite vegetables, herbs or flowers at regular...

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Have Garden Questions? We’re Here to Help!

When a new pest or disease shows up or things just aren’t coming up like they should, we can provide insights and guidance to help keep you growing. Master Gardener Helpline This phone and email helpline is staffed by Master Gardener Volunteers...

Dried bean pods and black-and-white beans scattered across a wooden table and cutting board. The image has warm brown tones and a rustic farm-style feel, with several loose beans spread in the foreground and dried pods piled on the right side.

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Saving the Future, One Seed at a Time
Saving your own seed pays off in several concrete ways. It lowers your gardening costs year over year. It builds a personal stock of varieties that, after a few seasons, become adapted to your soil, your microclimate, and the length of your...