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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

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How to Reach UsUC Master Gardener of Contra Costa County 2380 Bisso Lane, Suite B Concord, CA 94520 Phone: (925) 608-6683 Email: CoCoMGmedia@UCANR.eduFollow Us We're on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram too!Facebook—@CoCoMGUCInstagram—@CoCoMGUCYouTube—@CoCoMGUC
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

SCTDG Plants that Attract Pollinators to Your Garden - San Martin

May 2, 2026

You can grow beautiful flowers this summer that will also attract pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, beneficial insects and hummingbirds. You will learn about cultural practices that contribute to a successful pollinator garden. We will also discuss host plants that are necessary for butterflies and…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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STDG Vegetables You Can Start From Seed Now - Sunnyvale

May 9, 2026

You’ve got tomato & pepper seedlings ready to go into your garden but what about some salad and main-course vegetables? With warming garden soil and lengthening days, now’s the time to start cucumbers, squash, beans, and more from seed. You can plant seeds of many warm season vegetables directly into…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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The Real Dirt: Article

Feijoa for Home Landscapes

April 6, 2026
If you are looking for an interesting evergreen that can serve as a hedge or small tree, why not consider planting one or more Feijoa? Commonly known as Pineapple Guava, Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana O. Berg.) is an evergreen subtropical shrub or small tree that produces an aromatic edible fruit with a somewhat…
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The Coastal Gardener : Article

Spring 2026 - The Coastal Gardener information and events.

April 6, 2026
By Coastal Gardener Newsletter Team
 Spring is here. Check out our current newsletter.Learn about Queen bees surviving flooded nests, Evergreen Huckleberry, Gardening for Life - Spotlight on Glen Paul School, Last Frost dates, Dogwoods, Gardening Curiosities, upcoming events, and more.  Gardening for Life - Spotlight on Glen…
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Bug Squad: Article

Congrats, UC Davis Professor Shahid Siddique, Teacher Extraordinaire

April 6, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Congrats to UC Davis nematologist Shahid Siddique, an exemplary teacher committed to helping his students learn and succeed!Siddique, an associate professor in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, is the newly announced recipient of the 2026 Excellence-in-Teaching Award from the…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Page

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Are you passionate about gardening? Do you enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others? Consider becoming a UC Master Gardener volunteer in Tulare/Kings County! As a UC Master Gardener, you'll receive in-depth training from University of California experts and then use that knowledge to help your community…
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