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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Open Garden Saturdays- Palo Alto

May 30, 2026

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Making a dehydrated meal out in nature
UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County: Event

Dehydration: Meals for Camping, Backpacking or Even Your Pantry

Jun 13, 2026

Come learn how to make your own lightweight dehydrated meals and snacks that are perfect for camping, backpacking, or stocking your pantry!  In this class, led by UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County, you'll start the morning with samples of dehydrated snacks, tea, and coffee while learning the…
UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County
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Mint plant
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Learn All About Herbs

Jun 14, 2026

Join UC Master Gardeners at this free event at the San Carlos Library. The class will focus on easy-to-grow herbs and and what you can do with them. Usages will include household and beauty applications, crafting and cooking. The class will be held on the library’s herb garden patio. There will be…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Resources for Climate Change and Your Garden

May 16, 2026
By CoCoMG Helpdesk
IntroductionBelow is a list of curated resources by UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County CoComgmedia@ucanr.eduGeneral ResourcesBernalillo County, New Mexico – Field Guide for Passive Rainwater Harvesting https://www.bernco.gov/public-works/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2023/05/Passive-Rainwater…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

California Native Bees

May 16, 2026
By Peyton Ellas, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
We have about 1600 native bee species in California, but the honeybee is not one of them. The European honeybee is an important part of agriculture, the beekeeping hobby, and home gardens. Honeybees are easy to hold captive and move around, and the species produces honey, but it is not the most efficient…
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An Indian walking stick on a twig with blue sky in the background
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Stick insects are cool but can damage your plants

May 16, 2026
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes
Have you ever seen a walking stick insect, maybe in a museum display or at an entomology demonstration? They look just like twigs and are fascinating creatures. This makes them popular as pets in classrooms and homes. However, if pet walking sticks are accidentally or purposefully let out of their cages,…
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