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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Article

The Summer Canopy: Mastering the Art of Deciduous Fruit Tree Pruning

June 29, 2026
By Denise Pinard
The Summer Canopy: Mastering the Art of Deciduous Fruit Tree Pruningby Delise Weir, UCMG  While winter is traditionally known as the season for major orchard maintenance, summer is when the real magic happens. Trimming your deciduous fruit trees in the warmer months is the secret to…
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Burrowing owl. UC Davis
The Real Dirt: Article

Owls Contribute to an Integrated Pest Management Program

June 29, 2026
Barn Owls seem to be the go-to owl when it comes to biological control of rodent pests, dominating the literature on owls and IPM. According to several studies, pocket gophers, mice, and voles constitute most of the Barn Owl diet.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Yolo County Vegetable Gardening in July

Jul 11, 2026

Join Master Gardener Karen Leaf, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County at Grace Garden's Gardening for Year Round Meals talk on vegetable gardening in Yolo County in July.  The talk will include tips on harvesting ripe vegetables and planning for a cool season crop.  She will also share pointers on…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the San Mateo Arboretum

Aug 2, 2026

Come anytime between 12:00 to 3:00 pm for this walk-in plant clinic. UC Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions from general information to advice about specific problems. Bring samples of your problem plants in clear plastic bags for better diagnosis. If you suspect insect damage,…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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A teacher sits at a table with elementary-school aged students and talks with them about healthy eating, while holding a piece of fruit in her hands.
Nutrition Policy Institute: Article

California Department of Public Health and Local Health Department Efforts to Sustain Community Nutrition and Physical Activity Programs after the Loss of Federal SNAP-Ed Funding

June 29, 2026
By Janice Kao, Miranda W Brown
Research Brief • June 2026 • Download PDF (262 KB)CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL), California’s SNAP-Ed program, promotes healthy lifestyles through nutrition and physical activity interventions delivered in low-income communities across California. This program has been administered by four state…
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Eric Grissell, Steve Clement and Sandy Purcell at 2019 UC Davis Entomology Reunion.

Steve Clement: From 4-H to UC Davis to USDA-ARS Research

June 29, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 It was the Ventura County 4-H program that led the late Stephen “Steve” Clement to study entomology and to enroll at UC Davis.Clement, an internationally recognized entomologist, UC Davis triple-alumnus,  Vietnam War hero, and a 30-year USDA-ARS research entomologist last based at Washington State…
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Drought tolerant gardens
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Planting a Drought Tolerant Garden

Aug 29, 2026

A thriving drought-tolerant garden balances climate-adapted plants, smart soil preparation, and highly efficient irrigation to slash water use by up to 70%. Event flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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