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UC Master Gardeners of Nevada County: Article

Villainous Vines Or How the Himalayan Blackberry Became So Prevalent

August 19, 2026
By Talei Mistron
Article and photo credit by Michele Rugo, UC Master Gardener of Nevada County Invasive plants cost the state of California at least $82 million yearly in control and management, with the Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus) being a major player choking out native habitat, increasing fire risk, and…
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Beautiful Bulbs - Zoom Event
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Bulbs Irvine

Aug 26, 2026

Now is the right time to start thinking about our Spring BulbsAs the seasons begin to change and summer comes to an end, planning for our spring garden is a great activity as we ride through the heat.   Garden Centers will soon be brining in their bulbs, tubers and corms selections.   Want to know…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Broccoli florets
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Cool Season Vegetables Anaheim

Aug 28, 2026

Cool Season Vegetables in the middle of a heat wave?  Now is the time to begin planning for your winter crops.  If you want to start from seeds or plan for planting from purchased transplants later on in the season, now is the time to get ready.   Come and learn from the UC Master Gardeners…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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The Bee Team at the Vacaville Museum Guild's Children's Party

The Bee Team and the Joy of Bees

August 19, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Did you know that World Honey Bee Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in August? This year it fell on Aug. 15.Roll the calendar back to Aug. 6 and voila! Members of a bee team at the University of California, Davis, were sharing their love of bees at the Vacaville Museum Guild's…
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Three image collage. The right image is an array of colorful vegetables overlapping. The center image is pale pink cherries hanging on a tree. The far right image is black cattle looking at the camera from a low angle.
UCCE Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Beginning Farming Academy 2026

Oct 30, 2026

Is it your dream to start a small farm or ranch?  This academy is a 1-day introduction to starting a small commercial farm or ranch and will help prospective farmers start their operations. Participants will learn to assess their resources, research markets, analyze the potential economic viability…
UCCE Central Sierra
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Top view of various succulent plants
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Succulent and Ceramics Sale

Sep 12, 2026

Come join Sonoma County Master Gardeners who will host a succulent and ceramics sale.   Succulents are great fire-wise, water-wise and colorful plants for your garden. Four-inch and one-gallon succulents starting at just $5 will be available along with various container arrangements. Ceramics will…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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Valley Oak tree in the landscape
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

All About Native Oaks: A Keystone Species

Sep 27, 2026

Join Master Gardener April Lynch for a virtual walk amongst the Northern California native oaks. Follow her footsteps through chaparral, woodlands, and forests for up close and personal lessons featuring our magnificent native oak trees and shrubs. Learn about the family tree, view microscopic oak flowers,…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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UC ANR Research and Extension Centers: Page

Renewable Resources Extension Act Statewide Program FY 26/27

Renewable Resources Extension Act Statewide ProgramThe UC ANR Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) Statewide Program is soliciting proposals that will develop and/or support new or existing UC Cooperative Extension projects and activities addressing the educational and extension needs in…
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