UC Master Gardeners

Frontiers | Plants and microplastics: Growing impacts in the terrestrial environment Microplastic pollution is a largely unexplored yet pervasive environmental problem, in terrestrial environments, including impacts on plants and food crops. ...

🌱 From Frontiers in Plant Science: Microplastics can enter roots and move through plants, often reducing growth and photosynthesis while altering stress responses and nutrient balance. (Amanda E. Wong, Gail Taylor)
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#PlantScience #Pollution

Two gardeners working in a raised bed with PVC hoops over it.

Nearly 1 million volunteer hours in two years—UC Master Gardeners are extending research-based gardening education across California every day.
#UCMasterGardeners #CaliforniaGardening #UCANR

Botanical burglary bust: Deputies find $11K worth of stolen plants at San Jose home Santa Clara County deputies found thousands of dollars worth of stolen plants at a home and say that over the course of a year, three suspects took the plants from stores and would sell them at flea m...

Plant theft is a serious crime, Missy Gable @ucmastergardeners.bsky.social director @ucanr.edu tells @abc7news.bsky.social. "It takes away from the producers who have put months and sometimes years into the development of these plants," she said. Growers may not be compensated abc7news.com/18294222/

Soil | UC Master Gardener Program Healthy soil is the secret to a successful garden. Just like you need nutritious food to grow and thrive, your plants need healthy soil to produce beautiful flowers, delicious vegetables, and strong r...

Healthy gardens start with healthy soil. Winter is a great time to protect soil and add organic matter to support plant health year-round. ucanr.edu/program/uc-m...
#UCMasterGardeners #CaliforniaGardening #UCANR

🌱 Our California poppy stays at the heart of who we are!
Excited to share our refreshed UC Master Gardener Program logo—same poppy, same mission, evolved design. This is about carrying our legacy forward! 🌻
#UCMasterGardeners #CaliforniaGardening #UCANR

Closing a Chapter, Celebrating Success: Tree-of-Heaven Scouting Project Wrap-Up | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible success of the tree-of-heaven scouting portion of the Invasive Species Scout Project. Thanks to the passion, curiosity, and dedication of our UC Master Garde...

UC Master Gardener volunteers crushed invasive species mapping!
They built CA's most detailed tree-of-heaven map via digital tools. Now CDFA can better track spotted lanternfly threats.
Community science FTW! What's next? ucanr.edu/blog/uc-mast...
#UCMasterGardeners #InvasiveSpecies

Great opportunity! Join our UC Master Gardener team as Training Specialist.
Create innovative education programs for 6,200+ volunteers. Perfect for corporate trainers & instructional designers.
Davis, CA (hybrid) $66,500-$92,400
Apply careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucanr/EM... Job #79234

A new art show brings L.A. climate inequities to life at Descanso Gardens "Roots of Cool" is an all-women art show focused on the role trees (and the shade they provide) play in making urban life healthier.

Open at @descansogardens.bsky.social: “Roots of Cool,” a new climate art exhibit co-curated by @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, spotlights trees, shade equity & community resilience through powerful installations.
Read more in @latimes.com: www.latimes.com/environment/... #UCLA #UCLALuskin @ucanr.edu

New UC research suggests that #agricultural producers can play critical roles in #wildfire risk management and response. @calagucanr.bsky.social

#UCCE #UCCooperativeExtension
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📸: Tracy Schohr

🌱 We're hiring! UC Master Gardener Program seeks a Training Specialist to design education programs for 6,200+ volunteers across California.
Davis, CA (hybrid eligible)
$66,500-$92,400 + UC benefits
Apply: careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucanr/EM...
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Tangled Ecosystems: Protecting California from Invasive Water Species | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources A few strands of thin, feathery, green plants growing under the dock didn’t catch anyone’s attention last spring. But those strands spread quickly and within months the lake’s calm waters were tangled...

California's waterways are under siege from invasive aquatic species! These invaders spread faster than ever.
Good news? We can be part of the solution with simple prevention steps.
Learn how YOU can protect our waters
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#InvasiveSpecies #CaliforniaWaters #UCMasterGardeners

UC Master Gardener chronicles his path to tending The Huntington's roses | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Stephen Reid credits the UC Master Gardener program for preparing him for his role as assistant curator for the rose portion of the famous botanic garden in Pasadena.

🌹 UC Master Gardener volunteer → The Huntington rose curator!
Stephen Reid proves gardening education blooms into careers.
"The program set me up professionally"
Find your local UC Master Gardener Program!
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#UCMasterGardeners #UCANR

📢 We're #hiring! Strategic Communications seeks a creative, tech-savvy college student to join our team as a Social Media Assistant.

Help grow online communities, support campaigns & share impactful stories. 👉 bit.ly/4lFh6Aj
#internships

Growing Healthy Communities Together | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources What happens when nutrition experts team up with gardening pros? Communities across California get healthier, one garden at a time.The partnership between CalFresh Healthy Living, UC, and the UC Maste...

Together, UC Master Gardeners and @UCCalFresh are cultivating more than gardens — they’re growing community health and well-being! Discover how volunteers statewide are partnering to make a lasting impact. link.ucanr.edu/growinghealt... #CommunityWellbeing #FoodAccess

Gardens transform lives! Studies show regular outdoor activities:
• Prevent illnesses linked to sedentary lifestyles
• Reduce depression symptoms
• Lower stress levels
#UCMasterGardeners created 3.5 mil sq ft of garden space in 23/24. Help support these programs during #UCANRGivingDay, May 15- 16.

Hello to all our new followers! We are the UC Master Gardeners. Learn more about us and join the fun! mg.ucanr.edu

The Complex Effects of Pesticide Exposure on Bumble Bee Health In the study, Penn State researchers examined the effects of imidacloprid, a common insecticide, on bumble bees.

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Congrats to @vcmastergardener on winning the IPM Achievement Award from CA Dept of Pesticide Regulation! Thanks for your amazing work and to Assemblymember Bennett for the video. #UCMasterGardeners
@UCANR #venturacounty #IPMAwards @UCAdvocacy

National Invasive Species Week: Highway Ice Plant threatens CA ecosystems by smothering natives. This South African succulent disrupts wildlife habitats. Solution? Plant natives like purple sage for erosion control and pollinators. #ProtectCANature mg.ucanr.edu/Social/?blog...

Congratulations to UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County for winning the IPM Achievement Award from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. We are so grateful for all the work you are doing!
#UCMasterGardeners @ucanr.bsky.social #venturacounty #IPMAwards

Day 2 of #NISW2025! What makes a plant "invasive"? Mexican Feather Grass produces thousands of sticky seeds that spread everywhere. Invasive plants grow fast with no natural enemies. Plants taking over? Bring a photo to UC Master Gardeners—we'll help! mg.ucanr.edu/Social/?blog... #UCMasterGardener

🌱 It's National Invasive Species Week! Did you know the Tree of Heaven grows 6ft/year and releases chemicals to kill neighboring plants? Join UC Master Gardeners all week for invasive plant facts and how to protect California's landscapes! mg.ucanr.edu/Social/?blog... #NISW2025 #UCMasterGardeners

Happy Valentine's Day, garden lovers! Looking for a HOT DATE with some garden advice? Find your local UC Master Gardener program's Helpline in your county. Visit mg.ucanr.edu to connect with your local program.
#UCMasterGardeners #ValentinesDay #GardenHelp #PlantAdvice #GrowTogether #California
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Thank you to all who were a part of our 2024 journey!

UC ANR celebrates and honors the countless contributions of Black Americans to our community.

Honoring the past and empowering the future this #BlackHistoryMonth.

Urban #wildfires impact water, soil, and #wildlife. @uofcalifornia.bsky.social experts offer tips on testing drinking water and rehabilitating gardens.
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How the Altadena Seed Library is helping regrow the community after the deadly Eaton Fire The library is looking for donations of native plant seeds that can help restore the ecosystem.

Altadena Seed Library is helping regrow the community after the #EatonFire.

"Nina Raj, the UC Naturalist library founder and Docent Naturalist at Eaton Canyon, told LAist there’s a lot of healing on the horizon for #Altadena, and seeds are part of that powerful work."

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Tune in TODAY at 3 pm for Daniel Swain's livestream focusing on the latest on the #SoCal wildfires and potential rainfall this weekend. #CAwx #CAFire
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Is the ash and residue from the recent fires a danger to the fruits and vegetables in your garden? Julia Van Soelen Kim shares advice for gardeners concerned about how ash from the Palisades and Eaton fires might impact their crops.

Worried about garden safety after LA's fires? UC research brings good news: Veggies exposed to wildfire ash showed minimal contamination. Quick tips from food safety experts on protecting your backyard harvest 🌱 ⬇️
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From shelter gardens to Master Gardener training-see how San Diego's community gardens are growing hope and connecting generations. An inspiring look at the transformative power of urban agriculture. 🌱 #UCMasterGardeners
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#CommunityGardens #SanDiego #CaliforniaGardening