UC Master Gardeners of Mendocino County

07/17/2026

https://ucanr.edu/blog/pests-urban-landscape/article/got-earwigs-your-garden

Earwigs, sometimes also called pincherbugs, can be damaging or just a nuisance around our homes and gardens. While these insect pests aren’t harmful to humans, they can cause quite the ruckus in home gardens.

07/01/2026

Want to learn more about using pesticides in the urban landscape? Look no further. Here's some information from the University of California's Integrated Pest Management website.

https://ipm.ucanr.edu/home-and-landscape/understanding-pesticides/ .tab=0

UCCE UC Cooperative Extension- Mendocino County

Pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc.) are designed to be toxic to the pests they target. When used properly, pesticides can protect your plants or home from damage. However, when the label instructions aren’t followed correctly, plant injury may occur, pests may not be controlled...

06/19/2026

A great article from UC Integrated Pest Management: Vegetable Garden Diseases and Disorders

When you have a vegetable garden, sometimes you might discover your plants aren’t growing as well as expected and look sick. Vegetable plants can get diseases just like animals. A plant disease is an abnormal condition caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, water molds, or viruses. Thes...

05/27/2026

You may have read in the news that Costco unwittingly brought grape vines infested with the glassy winged sharpshooter. Listed below is a web address from UC Davis's Integrated Pest Management Website.

The blue-green sharpshooter has green to bright blue wings, head, and thorax, and yellow legs and abdomen, which are visible on the underside. It is about 0.4 inches long. In California they are found in coastal regions near riparian and landscaped areas.

05/04/2026

A great read from UC ANR:

California has one of the highest rates of wildfire-driven deforestation in the world, and the trend has accelerated over the past three decades, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.

03/09/2026

It's time to put down those seed catalogs and order some seeds for this year. Or check Mendocino County Seed Libraries for seeds. Here is an blog post from Barbara Braaten about mistakes to avoid when you start your seeds.

For many people, starting seeds indoors feels like the true beginning of gardening season.

02/24/2026

It's time to start thinking about starting seeds for your 2026 garden and what better place to find seeds than at your local library.

MCL Seed Libraries

Our Mendocino County Library (MCL) Seed Libraries are your spot for gardening information and free vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Our goal is to nurture a thriving community of gardeners and seed savers and introduce the joy of gardening to members of our community who are not already gardeners.

Seeds at the MCL Seed Libraries are free to our library patrons. Each library has resources on gardening and seed saving available for check out as well as programs on gardening. Check the Events calendar for information about upcoming Seed Library events.

Access Planting/Harvesting/Seed Saving Charts for Mendocino County.

If you would like to request seeds from one of our seed libraries please use the forms below or contact your local library.

Ukiah Seed Library Request Form

Fort Bragg Seed Library Request Form

Willits Seed Library Request Form

Coast Community Seed Library Request Form

Round Valley Seed Library Request Form

The Laytonville Library and the Bookmobile both have small seed libraries. Please contact them for more information.



Photo From the Danbury Library

02/04/2026

Pests, Pests, and more Pests...

Forget Spotify Wrapped – can you guess which pests received the most hits on UC IPM’s

01/09/2026

Don't be like Lucy. Learn about potato plants and apple trees by becoming a UC Master Gardener. Our last informational session is going to be held on Monday 1/12 via Zoom or in person at the Extension Office in Lakeport.