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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Got Tomatoes?

Jul 11, 2024

Got Tomatoes? Master Gardener/Master Food Preserver Jenny Ever wondered what you can do with all those tomatoes you’ve grown? Wanted to make a sauce for pasta or pizza? Or just have a jar of your own tomatoes for your family recipe instead of using a store-bought can? There are many ways to preserve…
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dandelion flower gone to seed and seeds taking off from it
Under the Solano Sun: Article

5 Simple Things to Do In the Garden Right Now

March 30, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Patti Brantley By March, the garden starts sending little signals that the season is changing. The days are getting longer, buds are beginning to swell, and weeds seem to appear almost overnight. Even if the weather is still a little unpredictable, most gardeners start feeling the pull to get…
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Succulents
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Succulents and Ceramics Garden Art Sale

May 2, 2026

Do you love succulents and ceramics? Succulents are a great fire-wise, water-wise and colorful plant for your garden.  Sonoma County Master Gardeners is teaming up with the SebARTS Ceramics department to host a succulent sale.  We have the perfect succulent to fill the ceramics the Art Center…
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butterfly on plant
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Wildlife Garden: Creating a haven in your own backyard


Jun 27, 2026


Wildlife Garden: Creating a haven in your own backyard
 Master Gardener Alexis In this inspiring and practical class, you’ll learn how to design a garden that supports birds, butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects while still reflecting your personal style. We’ll talk about native plants, layered…
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houseplants
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

House Plants for the Innocent, the Eager, and the Doomed!

Jun 20, 2026

 Do you feel like you have two purple thumbs? Has a favorite house plant suddenly developed teeny little disgusting white things on the stems? Do you find yourself lingering wistfully in the house plant department at your favorite hardware store? Join MG Robbie and learn about basic house plant care:…
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UC Rice Blog: Article

Weed Management Considerations for Drill-Seeded No-Till Rice

March 30, 2026
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest
Interest in drill-seeded no-till rice has increased in recent years; however, the most comprehensive herbicide research in drill-seeded rice systems was conducted before 2015, more than 10 years ago. Transitioning from water-seeded to drill-seeded rice, whether tilled or no-till, substantially alters weed…
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Asian Vegetables & Herbs, & Their Versatile Uses

Jun 13, 2026

  Master Gardeners Lanoy & Josefa
Have you been curious about what Asian vegetables do well in the Valley?  Or how they are prepared and used depending on where you're from? Come and join MGs Lanoy and Josefa to learn how to grow different Asian vegetables, herbs, and how they…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Cultivating Recovery: How Gardening Transforms

March 29, 2026
By Kitty Cole
Photos by Darlene DeRose Discovery House is a Contra Costa County-run facility in Martinez that houses and supports men in treatment for substance use disorder.  And it’s home to one of the first Contra Costa County UC Master Gardener community gardens!When Discovery House began, Darlene DeRose was…
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