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Mushrooms are popping up all over the Bay Area

It's a good idea to know about our local fungi, especially if you have children or pets This is the time of year when you will see mushrooms popping up all...

Great books to give gardeners

If you are looking for a special gift for that gardener on your list, one of these books will be a great addition to the tool shed – I mean...

Fire Safety in the Garden

Mulch selection makes a difference One or two minutes may be all the warning you get when it comes to fire. Fire-safe gardening around your home can give you...

Passion fruit plant flourishes against the odds

On a fluke I picked up a passion fruit plant at my local farmer's market. A few of my Master Gardener friends had been successful growing it and had raved...

What to do when you find an eight-layer yellowjacket nest

Yes, even yellowjackets can be beneficial insects. They feed on aphids, caterpillars, flies and even grasshoppers. They also help with your clean-up chores by...

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