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Downey Woodpecker
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Gardening with Wildlife - A Bird's Perspective

Mar 21, 2026

Many of us want to augment our pleasure in the garden by increasing our knowledge of and contact with wildlife - especially the birds. The key to having a rich variety of bird life in your garden– or other critters for that matter – means understanding the principle of the ecological niche - the role or…
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Irrigation at a nursery
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

Last Wednesday Meeting in Spanish (w/ Gerry Spinelli)

Feb 25, 2026

Join us February 25 for a seminar on Irrigation Scheduling with Gerardo Spinelli, Horticulture Production Advisor.Location: Farm Bureau Conference Room, Escondido (420 S Broadway) Time:  7:30–8:30 AM Free breakfast at 7:00 AMOr join via Zoom: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/93648400270?pwd…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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Installing Drip Irrigation
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Installing and Operating A Drip Watering System

Mar 21, 2026

This presentation will provide options and key considerations for drip irrigation to put the right amount of water in the right place when plants need it without excess runoff, over-spray or waste. Learn how a garden water meter can be a useful tool to help understand your plants’ water requirements. This…
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oak seedling growing in an old burn pile
UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County: Event

Forest Stewardship Field Day: Biochar

Mar 20, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026

All forest landowners and managers, natural resource professionals and students, and interested members of the public are welcome to attend. Each field day will cover the same information. Join UC ANR Forestry, Fire, and Woody Biomass Advisors and the Biochar Coalition to learn about biochar…
UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County
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Greg Kareofelas and Jeff Smith of the Bohart Museum Lepidoptera Collection (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Got a Question About Butterflies?

February 17, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Got a question about butterflies?You can engage with scientists at the Bohart Museum of Entomology from noon to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 during the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day.The Bohart, located in Room 1124, Academic Surge Building, 455 Crocker Lane is one of 12 museums or…
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a bunch of red tomatoes grow on a green vine
UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Event

Central Sierra: Home Grown Tahoe - High Elevation Edible Gardening in Summer | South Lake Tahoe

Jun 11, 2026

Learn to grow berries, tomatoes, squash, and beans in a short summer  Join the UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for an essential workshop dedicated to high elevation gardening in the summertime. In this free class, we will cover how to grow berries, tomatoes, beans, and squash.What You’ll Learn…
UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin
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a bed of bright tulips at the base of a tree inside a rock ring
UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Event

Central Sierra: Spring in the Tahoe Garden | South Lake Tahoe

May 2, 2026

Get your Lake Tahoe Garden Ready for Growing Season!  Join the UC Master Gardeners for a spring gardening course designed specifically for the Lake Tahoe Basin! This educational class welcomes local gardeners and homeowners eager to get their yards ready for the growing season. We’ll cover essential…
UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin
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a horse made of fire running across a black background
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Plants for the Chinese New Year

February 17, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Nancy ForrestChinese New Year 2026 starts on February 17, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse. The 16-day celebration ends with the Lantern Festival on March 3. Flowers and plants are important symbols during these festivities. Just as the Chinese proverb says, – Blossomed flowers bring wealth and…
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