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When It Rains: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s Troubled Waters
Last winter's storms were unprecedented. The volume and intensity of rainfall turned creeks and streams into rushing torrents that overflowed their banks and flooded nearby areas. Gutters and drains couldn't handle the flow and turned streets into...
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A Lot at Stake: Stewarding Urban Trees On The California Coast
“I think that I shall never see/ A poem as lovely as a tree,” wrote the poet, Joyce Kilmer. The mere sight of a strong, graceful tree inspires poetry, offers peace for the soul, and provides welcome sanctuary. And now, in the face of rapid...
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It's Time to Consider Firewise Landscaping: Gardening for the 'New Abnormal'
Many parts of California sizzle in the summer heat, but living on the coast means spending most days under a thick marine layer blanket and being buffeted by chilly breezes. Cool temperatures and proximity to a large body of water can lull us into...
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Calendar
Event Name | Date |
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Master Gardener Education Table at the Serramonte Farmers' Market | 9/28/2023 |
Planning Your Fall Vegetable Garden | 9/28/2023 |
Growing California Wildflowers | 9/30/2023 |
All About Herbs and Edible Flowers | 9/30/2023 |