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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG The Power of Compost in a Garden - Palo Alto

Oct 10, 2026

Join our FREE workshop to unlock the power of composting at a compost-making site in the Eleanor Pardee Park garden. Learn how easy it is to turn your yard trimmings and food scraps into compost at home. Transform your new and old leaves, fruit pits, and banana peels into nutrient-rich compost, speeding up…
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California Natives, PADG picture
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Fall in Love with California Natives - Palo Alto

Nov 7, 2026

“Fall in Love with California Natives” - beautiful as well as beneficial for bees, butterflies, and birds. Curious about California native plants, but don’t know where to start? Join us for a workshop covering why natives matter for local wildlife, how to plan, design, and source plants (including free…
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Garden soil held in open hands
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Improving Soil Health - Palo Alto

Aug 22, 2026

Soil is so much more than dirt. Join us for a hands-on workshop about soil and soil testing for the home gardener. Learn what makes healthy soil, what it is, and how to achieve it. (Hint: compost, compost, compost).Ever wonder what testing your garden soil would tell you? We’ll show you some simple tests you…
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holiday decorations using succulents
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The Thrifty Table: Creating Beautiful Holiday Centerpieces - San Jose

Nov 14, 2026

Are you experiencing the “holiday guest stress syndrome”? Don’t let the pressure of having a perfect tablescape wilt your holiday spirit!Join UC Master Gardeners Laura Westley and Bernie Day for an inspiring, hands-on demonstration designed to take the stress—and the high cost—out of holiday decorating. You…
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leaves with milkweed and monarch caterpillar
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Wild at Home: Crafting a Backyard Sanctuary for Birds, Bees, and Beyond - San Jose

Oct 24, 2026

Every backyard has the potential to be a vital stepping stone for nature. As urban development and agriculture continue to replace wild spaces, our home gardens have become essential lifelines for local wildlife. Come join us to learn simple, practical ways you can turn your garden into a thriving habitat…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Cacti and Succulents for the Indoors

June 27, 2026
By UC Master Gardeners of Tulare/Kings County
We all enjoy having beautiful plants indoors and outdoors, but with our busy schedules, plants can be the last things on our minds. We buy them, forget to water them, and then replace them when they die, or we may give up growing plants completely. Sound familiar? Then, succulents and cacti might be the…
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Mycorrhizae fungi, Photo of fine plant roots tangled. together indicating interconnections

The Fungus Among Us is a Friend

June 27, 2026
By Lloyd Christopher Jones, Jr., UC Master Gardener of Napa County.  As a graduate of Cornell University’s Master of Professional Studies program, I did my capstone project on the symbiotic relationship between arbuscular mycorrhizae fungi (AMF) and Vitis vinifera ‘Pinot Noir’.apes.   I now believe…
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fiddle-leaf fig plant in a pot
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Article

House plants that make a statement

June 27, 2026
 Question: I want to grow a houseplant that will make a bold statement in a corner of my living room. The area gets bright, indirect light and the ceiling is vaulted. Any suggestions?Answer: Houseplants do more than bring a touch of greenery indoors — they can transform a space. The right…
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