Curious Gardener Newsletter covers winter gardening tips and local demonstration garden updates

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Glenda Humiston Vice President, Agriculture and Natural Resources - University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Glenda Humiston Vice President, Agriculture and Natural Resources - University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Jan 4, 2026
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The 2025 Winter Curious Gardener Newsletter has been released, featuring a variety of topics for gardening enthusiasts. The newsletter includes sections such as Arboretum All-Star, which focuses on California Fescue, and BotLat: All About Alliums. There are also updates from demonstration gardens in Nevada County and Placer County.

Readers will find an event calendar, a Gardening Q & A section, and articles like “Oh, Ho, The Mistletoe” and “Pruning Roses in Winter.” The newsletter highlights unusual edibles, with this issue spotlighting Variegated Water Celery.

The full issue can be viewed at https://conta.cc/41ShioE.

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