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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Weeds

April 6, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Michelle DavisI enjoy most things about gardening, but weeding isn’t usually one of them. I do like how nice the gardens look when I am done, but that only lasts until the next weeds arise. Unseasonably warm weather this winter caused wild weed proliferation in my yard much earlier than expected…
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AI generated buff tadpole shrimp weight lifting pesticides
UC Rice Blog: Article

From Highly Effective to Highly Resistant: Pyrethroids and Tadpole Shrimp in Rice

April 6, 2026
By Ian M Grettenberger, Luis A Espino
Additional authors: Sophie Allen, UCD Jr. SpecialistPyrethroids are heavily relied upon for management of tadpole shrimp in California rice. Their efficacy has historically been excellent (and mostly still is!); they have proven both effective and very economical given their low material costs, in particular…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Making Structures in the Garden - Cupertino

Apr 15, 2026

Beds, boxes, cages, trellises, and other ways to construct productive and attractive garden structures using simple materials that you can build on your own. Join us to learn the art of building a garden that’s as beautiful as it is bountiful!
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Spring Garden Makeover Workshop - Santa Clara

Apr 12, 2026

Get your hands dirty in our interactive workshop where you'll restore and plant in a community garden raised-bed plot. From seed selection to planting techniques, our experts will guide you every step of the way. From start to finish, the entire workshop will be hands on demonstration, so come ready to…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Event

Corcoran Resource Fair

May 14, 2026

Corcoran Joint Unified School District invites you toparticipate in their Resource Fair! This event is designed to strengthencommunity involvement and connect families with valuable localprograms and services.Join the Tulare/Kings Master Gardener as we share Gardening information, answeryour gardening…
UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County
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2 master gardeners helping an adult at the Go Native booth
UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Event

Go Native!

May 23, 2026

FREE Public Event! May 23, 9:30 AM - 3:30PM Kaweah Oak Preserve - Sequoia Riverlands Trust, 29979 Road 182, Exeter, CA, 93221Free admissionCome out to Kaweah Oaks Preserve for a wonderful day learning about local indigenous culture and history! Tulare-Kings Co. Master Gardeners will have an Information…
UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County
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Lantana sellowiana (purple trailing lantana)
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Planning for a Better Garden

April 5, 2026
By Valerie Saribalis-Cole, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.In my opinion, nothing is more enticing than walking through a garden center full of vibrantly colored spring flowers just calling my name.  I admit to being the person who, in the not-too-distant past, would bring home several lovely…
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The Coastal Gardener : Article

Upcoming Events - April, May, and June

April 5, 2026
By Coastal Gardener Newsletter Team
Upcoming Events:APRILApril 18, 2026, 12 – 1:30 pm, Firewise Gardening presented by Yana Valachovic  UC Master Gardener of Humboldt & Del Norte Counties 2026 Speakers Series, Humboldt County Library, 1313 3rd Street, Eureka, CAApril 24, 2026, 4 - 6 pm, Salad Bowl Workshop,Focus - container gardening…
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Expo Apr 11
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Annual Expo & Plant Giveaway & Sale

Apr 11, 2026

Visit the Orange County Master Food Preservers at: UC Master Gardeners Of Orange County’s Annual Expo & Plant Giveaway & SalePurchase tomato, pepper, veggie, herb and other plants at the First Annual Expo & Plant Giveaway & Sale. The Orange County Master Food Preservers will be there to help…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
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The Coastal Gardener : Article

Curiosities - have you ever wondered about...

April 5, 2026
By Keyt Fischer
Do gardeners live longer?Frequent gardeners had a 22% lower mortality risk over 25 years of follow-up; read more about it here.  What’s the buzz about petal drip-tips and pollination? Miconia are “buzz” pollinated, meaning that bees buzz or vibrate the flowers to release pollen. Buzz…
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