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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Biodiversity at Home

August 15, 2026
By Rosie Bonar, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
What is biodiversity, why is it important, and how can we get it in our home landscape?The word biodiversity means variety of life.  It includes a variety of plants and animals of all shapes and sizes, from the smallest organisms that are invisible to us to the large plants and animals that we can…
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Laguna Beach Library: Salsa!

Event Date
Aug 22, 2026

UC MASTER FOOD PRESERVERS WORKSHOP: SALSASalsa blends low acid ingredients (like onions and peppers) with higher-acid tomatoes. Learn how to create a delicious salsa with the UC Master Food Preservers of Orange County. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Laguna Beach Library while supplies last…
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Purple cauliflower
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Mysteries of Purple Veggies - Sunnyvale

Event Date
Sep 12, 2026

Join UC Master Gardener Maria Guerra for a unique talk on purple vegetables that grow in our zones 9b and 10a. This will include peppers (both sweet & hot), eggplant, beans, tomatoes, microgreens (including Mizuna), lettuce, herbs, and chards.Maria is also a Master Composter and Master Food Preserver…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Article

Tips and Tricks for your Fall or Winter Garden in Tuolumne County

August 15, 2026
Even though we’re experiencing high summer temperatures, it’s not too early to be thinking about fall and winter gardening. Many people think that this area is too cold for a winter garden – it’s not! At lower elevations, no plant protection is needed for many cold tolerant …
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Anise swallowtail on Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifola.

All Hail the Anise Swallowtail

August 14, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 All hail the Anise swallowtail, Papilio zelicaon.This brilliantly colored yellow and black butterfly, with blue spots on its rear wings, is often mistaken--at first glance--for the Western tiger swallowtail, Papilio rutulus. The tiger has narrow vertical black "tiger stripes" running down its forewings…
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California Institute for Water Resources: Page

Research We Share

Home  ›  Research Communication & Public EngagementResearch Communication & Public EngagementConnecting water and climate research with broad audiences through public engagement, digital platforms, traditional media, and accessible science communication.CIWR researchers communicate beyond…
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UC Cooperative Extension Napa County: Page

Annual Project Plan

RETURN TO 4-H HOME PAGE 4-H Annual Project PlanThe 4-H Annual Project Plan (APP) is a valuable resource that helps create a positive, organized, and engaging experience for youth and families, while allowing 4-H adult volunteers to outline project goals and expectations.     NAPA 4-H…
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