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A ewe looks on at two lambs.

Sheep Mastitis Study at Hopland REC

March 18, 2026
By Roselle C Busch
When we talk about flock productivity, we often focus on genetics, nutrition, or parasite management. But one of the most overlooked drivers of lamb survival and ewe longevity is udder health. Mastitis is the condition most producers recognize. In its clinical form, ewes develop painful, swollen udders, and…
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A Mastigoproctus tohono, also known as the Tohono whipscorpion or Tohono vinegaroon, eating a cricket.

An Arachnid Kind of Day

March 18, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 It was definitely an "Arachnid Kind of Day" when the Bohart Museum of Entomology at the University of California, Davis, hosted an open house themed "Eight-Legged Encounters."The event, free and family friendly, drew some 300 visitors during the three-hour time frame.Doctoral candidate Emma "Em" Jochim…
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Lyda rose
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

How to Grow Spectacular Roses in San Francisco

May 2, 2026

Growing roses in many neighborhoods of San Francisco like the West Portal, Parkside, St. Francis Woods, Stonestown and Lakeshore areas can be done very successfully! In this workshop, UC Master Gardener Margaret Warren will cover how to choose and care for roses in these transitional microclimates, which can…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Plants for annual plant sale
UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Event

UC Master Gardeners Plant Sale

Mar 21, 2026

Select from a wide variety of spring and summer vegetables, herbs, and flowers that will be available for you to plant in your garden. All seedlings were raised by UC Master Gardeners of Tulare/Kings Counties.We will be located just west of the Senior Center Parking lot on Oak Ave.
UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County
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UC ANR Fire Network: Page

Post-Fire Educational Resources

Post-Fire Forest Resilience Program UC Cooperative Extension's Post-Fire Forest Resilience Program assists and educates private forest landowners following catastrophic wildfire. The Program, funded by the USDA Forest Service, provides post-fire education through workshops, developing and sharing…
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Adding compost and mulch to your garden regularly increases soils ability to retain moisture. Photo: MPCA photos
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Backyard Composting

Mar 30, 2026

Program: Composting, the mystery of gardening! Join us and learn how to compost using kitchen and table scraps, dry and moist plant material to create nutrient-rich organic matter. Compost will improve your soil and plants, while at the same time reducing the waste in our landfills.Speaker: Joan Irwin has…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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Monarch butterfly on a zinnia
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Monarchs in Marin: A Practical Guide to Help Them Survive

Mar 24, 2026

Program: Monarch butterflies, as much as we love them, are in danger of extinction here in California. Learn about their life cycle/needs and practical steps that we can take in Marin County to help with their survival.Speaker: After 40+ years of office jobs in the finance industry, Peter Norton retired in…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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Orange petunias
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: March 20 - 26

March 18, 2026
As spring unfolds, take time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece” ~ Claude MonetTasksCompost weed-free grass clippings and other thorn- and disease-free garden waste.Better yet, start a grasscycling program for an existing lawn.PruningShape hedges.Do not apply any…
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Tulip flowers
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Demystifying Bulbs, Tubers and Rhizomes/Oak Park

Jun 27, 2026

Photo Credit Pixabay Demystifying Bulbs, Tubers and Rhizomes  Grow beautiful blooms without the guesswork. This beginner-friendly presentation demystifies bulbs, tubers, and rhizomes—how they grow, how to plant them, and how to help them thrive in containers or in the ground. You’ll leave with…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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