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Ask A Master Gardener - Richmond Tool Library 10 Year Anniversary - AAMG2026

Jul 25, 2026

Join the celebration as the Richmond Tool Library marks 10 years of empowering residents with access to tools, skills, and resources that help build a more self-sufficient, connected, and sustainable Richmond!While you're enjoying the festivities, be sure to stop by the UC Master Gardeners' Ask a Master…
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Ask A Master gardener - Town of Moraga 4th of July Celebration - AAMG2026

Jul 4, 2026

Celebrate the 4th of July in Moraga and stop by our Ask a Master Gardener (AAMG) table! Bring your gardening questions and get expert advice while enjoying a day filled with family-friendly activities, live music, entertainment, and patriotic fun.Whether you're looking for tips on tomatoes, drought-tolerant…
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Hoya Update

June 10, 2026
By Jenni Dodini
I'm quite sure that people have wondered what became of my Hoya after my last blog.  I did wait until what I thought might be spring.  It was hard to tell by the weather, so I used the calendar.  Also, the plant was starting to tip over the bigger pot that I put the plant into to…
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Assessment Rates

This page provides current UC ANR assessment rates used for budgeting, payroll-related planning, and financial review. Rates are organized by category and include associated natural account information and supporting resources.Composite Benefit Rates (CBR)Composite Benefit Rates (CBR) vary by employee group…
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2027 UC Master Food Preserver Training Program

On this page:Participating ProgramsTraining Program Overview & Application Process2027 Class Schedule Participating Programs The following programs are participating in the hybrid (virtual & in-person) 2027 UC Master Food Preserver Training Program:Fresno/Madera/MercedHumboldt/Del Norte…
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Goats grazing with virtual fence collars.

4-Legged Fuel Reduction - 2026 Edition

June 10, 2026
By Daniel K Macon
IntroductionI grew up in Tuolumne County in the 1970s and 1980s - my family moved to Jamestown when I was just 4 months old. My Little League baseball career began in 1974 or 1975 for a team in Standard (where I attended Curtis Creek Elementary). Our home field was provided by the Pickering Lumber Company -…
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Master Gardener sign amid spring wildflowers
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

MCP Native Plants and Pollinator Day 2026 - San Jose

Jun 13, 2026

Come visit Martial Cottle Park and the Master Gardener Parcel to celebrate and learn about native plants and their pollinators! Bring the family to tour the gardens, participate in a fun scavenger hunt for prizes, and paint river rocks. Watercolor lessons will begin at 9:00 am and 10:30 am (open to ages 8…
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Compost
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Learn to Compost To Improve Your Soil - Milpitas

Jul 18, 2026

Transform your household waste into a nutrient-rich soil amendment! This Master Gardener library talk covers the essentials of making and using compost. Learn how compost improves soil structure, aids moisture retention, and supplies slow-release nutrients. Join composting experts to explore backyard and…
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