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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

San Clemente Garden Club Gardenfest 2026

Apr 11, 2026

San Clemente’s Biggest, Best Plant Sale and Garden/Household Goods Flea Market  As you browse through this amazing plant sale and flea market, be on the lookout for the UC Master Gardeners of Orange County.   The team will be teaching you how to sharpen your gardening tools.   Attendees can…
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Tomato Vine with ripe tomatoes
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Tomatoes A-Z - Westminster

Apr 9, 2026

Imagine a world bursting with vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and endless possibilities—this is the extraordinary realm of tomatoes! From the countless varieties that grace our gardens to the nuances of their cultivation, disease management, and the choice between growing in the ground or in…
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tomatoes
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Tomatoes A-Z - Huntington Beach

Apr 8, 2026

You could plant from dawn to dusk and still not plant every variety of tomato! Whether you are a novice or a pro, you’ll enjoy learning about tomatoes: their history and some fun facts, the many varieties, their culture, diseases and pests, growing in the ground vs. growing in containers – and…
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Yellow and Black bumble bee on a violet colored flower
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Monarch Nature Trail Huntington Beach

Apr 4, 2026

Family Volunteer Opportunity  Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach. Learn about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. Volunteer tasks for all ages include watering…
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Green seedlings growing in brown soil
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Seed Starting (Make & Take) Brea

Apr 4, 2026

Learn how to grow from seeds the type of plants you want to enjoy in your garden Through this hands-on experience, participants can cultivate a sense of joy and satisfaction as they nurture their plants from seed to flourishing growth. Join us in this rewarding experience and take part in the vibrant…
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Three Tomato Varieties
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

An Ode to Juliet

March 28, 2026
By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County. Last year at this time Napa County Master Gardeners were working hard to have an outstanding spring Tomato Sale.  Our effort paid off: the sale, which helps fund our activities, was a complete success and will be held again this year on Saturday,…
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Ceanothus native
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Native Trees and Large Shrubs for the Home Garden

May 9, 2026

A few wise choices in planning your home’s landscape can assist a thriving efficient ecosystem and be quite beautiful as well. Providing some shade using larger shrubs and small trees, even if you have limited garden space, can temper heat extremes and provide food for any number of small creatures…
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handful of Soil
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Unlock the Secrets in the Soil

Jun 6, 2026

UNLOCK THE SECRETS IN THE SOIL MG TIM  New advances in soil health have been made and are available to the home gardener.  A healthy garden starts with healthy soil. This class will focus on the USDA program "Unlock the Secrets in the Soil". The four fundamentals of the program and new…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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Gardening into the future
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Gardening into the Future: Climate Adaptation in Your Yard

May 2, 2026

There are positive, impactful actions you can take in your own garden and community to adapt to climate change. This talk offers concrete, achievable, science-based means to use in your own garden for carbon sequestration, food security, plant and animal habitat, and increased resilience in extreme…
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