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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: Aug. 28 - Sept. 3

August 27, 2026
Fall planting begins in September but summer heat can persist, so you may need to wait until later in the month. September and October are great months to do major lawn renovation or consider replacing lawn with drought-tolerant plants.TasksClean up around the base of fruit trees, and compost or dispose of…
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monarch in flight, fluffy white clouds. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

'Love Is Like a Butterfly'

August 27, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 "Love is like a butterfly As soft and gentle as a sigh The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wings Love makes your heart feel strange inside It flutters like soft wings in flight..." --Dolly Parton, 'Love Is Like a Butterfly' album, 1974The world mourns the loss of the legendary Dolly…
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Mitigating Sunburn Damage to Tree Fruit and Canopy

August 27, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Heatwaves above 95 °F are showing up more often in citrus and avocado growing areas, pushing fruit surface temperatures to the point of damage along with damage to leaves and the canopy. Sunburn is no longer a rare problem: in avocado, for example, repeated hot, clear days can quickly lead to severe sunburn…
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Grown in Marin: Event

From Farm to Farm Store: Staffed or Self-Service? How to Start, Grow & Maintain an On-Farm Market

Oct 13, 2026

Thinking about opening a farm store but unsure where to start—or whether a staffed or self-service model is right for your farm? In this webinar, Vanessa Frias, owner of Willowbrook Farms, will share her firsthand experience starting and operating an on-farm store. We’ll cover the basics of getting started,…
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four multicolored piglets sleeping close to each other
Grown in Marin: Event

These are a few of my favorite things: Farrowing outdoors

Oct 6, 2026

How to set yourself (and your pigs!) up for successful farrowing outside in any weather. Outdoor farrowing can be incredibly rewarding—but it also comes with unique challenges throughout the year. Whether you're preparing for freezing temperatures, spring rains, summer heat, or unpredictable weather,…
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two brown hens roosting on a wooden eave
Grown in Marin: Event

Profitable Pastured Poultry Production

Sep 1, 2026

Do you know how to set your prices for your pastured poultry products to make sure you pay yourself and make a profit? If you are just guessing, or setting your prices based on what others charge, there is a good chance that you are losing money with every sale. In this session, you will learn how to use two…
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man holding a lamb in his arms
Grown in Marin: Event

ASPCA ShopKind: A New Way to Connect with Consumers

Sep 15, 2026

This year, as part of their work to support farms raising animals with the highest welfare standards, the ASPCA launched a new tool to connect consumers with farms and retailers offering certified, outdoor or pasture-raised meat, eggs and dairy. Learn and ask about the certifications that are accepted in…
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livestock protection dog watching over a flock of sheep
Grown in Marin: Event

Getting your Farm Funded: Understanding FACT’s Fund-a-Farmer Grants in 2026

Oct 20, 2026

Looking for funding that can help take your farm to the next humane farming level? One that’s easy to apply for and report on? Look no further, FACT’s Fund-a-Farmer grant program is the perfect way to improve the lives of the livestock on your farm. In this session FACT’s Humane Farming Director, Samantha…
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