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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Celebrate Arbor Day by Planting a Tree

March 14, 2026
By Pam Wallace, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
Arbor Day is a national holiday that recognizes the importance of trees. The most common way people celebrate Arbor Day is to get together in groups to plant trees. The next National Arbor Day is Friday, April 24, 2026.  When was the First Arbor Day?Arbor Day was first celebrated in Nebraska…
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Sweet peas grown with ease

March 14, 2026
Nostalgic and timeless, the first blooms of sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are a springtime treat. Bearing a heavenly floral scent and coming in every color except yellow, it’s easy to see why gardeners around the world fall in love with sweet peas. Additionally, they are relatively easy to start from…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape/Port Hueneme Library

Jun 9, 2026

Photo credit UCANR Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape This practical workshop equips homeowners with essential skills to reduce wildfire risks. Participants will learn strategies for creating defensible space around structures, including vegetation management, landscaping techniques, and…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Vegetable Container Gardening/Port Hueneme Library

May 12, 2026

Photo credit Pixabay Vegetable Container Gardening Join  VC Master Gardener Terry Garman, for a talk on growing vegetables in containers. It is an easy, fun way to get healthy veggies on the table when space is an issue. Learn which veggies grow best in containers as well as…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Amazing Succulents!/Ventura

Jun 2, 2026

Photo credit MG Amazing Succulents! Join the Master Gardeners of Ventura County to learn how to care for succulents. You will learn the basics of irrigation, pests, what soil to use, when to fertilize and prune. Succulents are the camels of the plant world, so plant some in your…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Raised Bed Gardening/Ventura

May 12, 2026

Photo credit Pixabay RAISED BED GARDENING Learn about types of raised beds, how to plant in a raised bed and important tips on soil and irrigation.  See a demonstration of building a raised bed.Taught by certified Master Gardener, Lee Rosenboom.Day: Tuesday, May 12 , 2026Time: 4:30pm-5…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Garden to Table Series – Fresh & Flavorful: Mastering Mediterranean Herbs/Fillmore Library

Jun 8, 2026

Photo credit Pixabay Garden to Table Series – Fresh & Flavorful: Mastering Mediterranean Herbs Discover the vibrant world of Mediterranean herbs that can thrive in Ventura County's climate. This class continues our Garden to Table Series and explores herbs like rosemary, oregano, thyme, sage,…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

It's Tomato Time!/Fillmore Library

May 11, 2026

Photo credit Pixabay It's Tomato Time! Please join the Ventura County Master Gardeners at this talk about growing your own tomatoes.Learn about the different types and classes of tomatoes. Learn how to plant and grow tomatoes from seeding to transplanting, fertilizing, is pruning necessary,…
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Tomatoes and Peppers
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Garden to Table Series - Salsa Remix: Grow the Ingredients for Classic Salsas/Oxnard Library

Jun 13, 2026

Photo credit Pixabay Garden to Table Series - Salsa Remix: Grow the Ingredients for Classic Salsas Expand your salsa horizons! In this gardening talk, learn how to grow a diverse array of salsa ingredients - from classic tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro, to unique additions like beets and…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

The Magic of Compost

March 14, 2026
By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.    If you have read my columns for a few years, you will know I am crazy about compost.  It satisfies my parsimony and indolence: a compost pile costs nothing, and even if you do nothing to it, it will decompose into a useful soil amendment. …
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