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Totally Tomatoes, a Seed Saving Workshop on July 26, 2025

June 20, 2025
 If you've ever wanted to learn how to save seeds, this class is for you! Discover the secrets of saving tomato seeds, including the difference between hybrids and heirlooms and which are best to save. We'll walk you through the seed-saving process step by step. During the hands-on portion, you'll…
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UC Master Gardener Spotlight: Get to Know Roxanne Campbell

May 16, 2025
 Roxanne, what inspired you to become a Master Gardener?I knew about the San Joaquin County Master Gardener Program because my mother has lived in Stockton for many years, and I enjoyed reading the articles from the program in the local newspaper (back when we still received home delivery…
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Lavender Tea Time

May 14, 2025
 The lavender plant has been used for centuries for many purposes. Lavender flowers can be found in bath salts, teas, baked goods, oils, and other products. This workshop is an exploration of the history of lavender, it's uses, and tips for how to grow it successfully in your garden.  In this…
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Hoplia Beetles – The Mini Munching Menace

May 5, 2025
 It’s spring and your flowers and roses have begun to bloom. You stop to admire their color and fragrance. But hold on! Something has been eating your flowers! On closer inspection, you see it. A hoplia beetle, a mini munching menace.Hoplia beetles are common in the California Central Valley. Small,…
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