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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Native Plants & Butterflies of Amador County

Event Date
Oct 10, 2026

To grow a thriving garden that is in-step with California's dry summer climate many of us are turning towards growing native plants.  Native plants can survive the hot dry summers of the Sierra foothills with little to no summer irrigation.  With the right choices, native plants can look great…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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New Master Gardeners at 2026 Tomato Sale
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

2027 Training Class Zoom Information Meeting

Event Date
Sep 15, 2026

You are invited to a mandatory Zoom informational meeting to learn about the 3 month training class program and what it entails. You will learn about the requirements and commitment to become a Master Gardener and make new friends in the process. Come have fun with us!
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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New Master Gardeners at 2026 Tomato Sale
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

2027 Training Class Zoom Information Meeting

Event Date
Sep 1, 2026

You are invited to a mandatory Zoom information meeting to learn about the 3 month training class program and what it entails. You will learn about the requirements and commitment to become a Master Gardener and make new friends in the process. Come have fun with us!
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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Fall & WInter Vegetables in a Basket
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

Fall & Winter Vegetables - Yountville

Event Date
Aug 16, 2026

UC Napa County Master Gardeners present a hands-on workshop for growing cool season vegetables. Learn which vegetables thrive in cool or even cold weather, and when to plant for a harvest in fall, winter, or early spring. It’s all about timing. We will also discuss soil management and dealing with common…
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Celebration Corner

July 2, 2026
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 Mitloehner honored by California Rangeland Trust Frank Mitloehner, UC Cooperative Extension air quality specialist in the UC Davis Department of Animal Science, received the 2026 Conservation Innovator Award from the California Rangeland Trust.  Mitloehner conducts air quality research…
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Coral roses on a trellis
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Rosie's corner: In the heat of the summer, roses can get a sunburn

July 2, 2026
 As I wrote last month, high summer temps are less than ideal for having beautiful roses. Check your garden in the morning when it is the cooler part of the day. Look at the leaves of your plants for leaf wilt, dry or discolored leaves. If they appear dull, check your plants for disease, drought or…
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Yellow cone flowers
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: July 3 - 9

July 2, 2026
“Sweet flowers are slow and weeds make haste” ~ ShakespeareTasksWater camellias regularly to avoid bud drop during bloom season.If you have nematode problems in your vegetable garden, summer is the time to solarize your soil.Rinse dust off foliage, especially the underside of leaves, to discourage spider…
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