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Blue Oak (Quercus douglasii) Companion Plants

June 26, 2026
By Pamela Muick
Blue oak, our most drought-tolerant native oak, grows throughout Solano and Yolo counties. In nature, blue oaks are mostly found on sunny, well-drained soils: “the wettest of the dry places and the driest of the wet places.” Nearby Rockville Hills Regional Park (Fairfield) and Lagoon Valley (Vacaville)…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Creating Your California Native Habitat Garden: Building Around the Blue Oak

June 26, 2026
By Vincent Hughes
Have you ever thought about creating your own native habitat garden? Have you heard the term, native habitat garden, and wondered what exactly it was and how you could create one? If so, you have come to the right place!A native habitat garden is a landscaped area that utilizes native plants to create a…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

The California Seed Bank: Conserving the Botanical Diversity of the Golden State

Jul 16, 2026

California is the most biodiverse state in the country, boasting over 6,500 native plant taxa with high levels of both rarity and endemism. In the face of habitat destruction, climate change, altered fire regimes, the spread of invasive species, and many other threats, there is an urgent need to protect this…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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California wild lilac
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: June 26 - July 2

June 26, 2026
Native plants have the ability to survive in the worst of times and thrive during the good times. They require less care, less water, and can make spectacular flower displays.TasksUse Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) to control petunia bud worms and tomato horn worms.Watch for pests and treat if necessary.Be sure…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

Gardening with CA Natives / Pollinator Gardens - IPT2026

Jul 25, 2026

Are you inspired to plant California natives but overwhelmed by all the choices? Do you want to embrace native landscaping? In this talk, we will present practical steps to select and arrange native plants for different growing conditions including various soil types, the amount of sun exposure, and planting…
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

Water Conservation Ideas in Action - IPT2026

Jun 27, 2026

What if we told you that mulch could cut your water use by at least a third and build soil that resists both drought and deluge? Join us as we share simple, water-conserving actions you can take to ensure thriving and bountiful gardens, no matter how little or how much water shows up.
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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A honey bee heading toward a tropical milkweed.
Bug Squad: Article

A Glorious Day

June 25, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Ever admired the beautiful colors of a tropical milkweed, Asclepias curassavica? Ever watched honey bees head for the red and yellow blossoms and go to work, dutifully gathering the rich nectar for their colony and trying to avoid the pollinia that could trap them?This is National Pollinator…
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Citrus IPM News: Article

California Red Scale Update, June 2026

June 25, 2026
By Sandipa Gautam
California red scale (CRS) development continues to run well ahead of normal across the San Joaquin Valley, creating a significant risk of missed treatment windows if management decisions rely solely on calendar dates. Current Situation: Current degree-day accumulations indicate that Kern, Tulare, and…
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