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Hopland Research and Extension Center: Event

Virtual Fencing Workshop

Mar 2, 2026 - Oct 17, 2026

We are excited to announce a series of one day workshops focusing on virtual fencing. Workshops will cover different topics related to virtual fencing, including livestock management, funding opportunities, targeted grazing applications, and more.  Each workshop will be different so we hope you will…
Hopland Research and Extension Center
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Spring Plant Exchange
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Spring Plant Exchange

Apr 25, 2026

Bring plants, seeds, cuttings, & bulbs or gardening items to share. Bring home some new things to grow!Free to all!Event flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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Create a Wildflower Orb
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Create a Wild Flower Seed Orb

Apr 25, 2026

At our upcoming free plant exchange, you can make a wild flower seed orb!Toss it & watch the flowers grow.  Fun for the whole family! Event flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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Gardening for Wildfire safety
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Gardening for Wildfire Safety

Mar 21, 2026

SOLANO COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS WILL share:*principles for a fire resilient landscape*home safety strategies*defensible space*reducing structural riskEvent flyer  
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Growing Culinary Herbs in Your Garden - Gilroy

Mar 21, 2026

Learn how to grow beautiful and fragrant culinary herbs. Herb varieties, planting, care, and pests will be discussed. Many culinary herbs are very easy to grow. They add beauty and interest to your garden, as well as attract pollinators and other beneficial insects. We will cover the basic requirements of…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Growing warm season vegetables, Laura W
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Growing Warm Season Vegetables - Online

Mar 7, 2026

Now is a great time to be starting work on your warm season vegetable garden. Master Gardener Laura Monczynski will explain how you can plant a garden to yield fresh vegetables all summer long. Topics covered will include the basics of site selection, soil preparation, starting plants from seed, and planting…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Good bug, Laura Westley
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Managing Pests and Welcoming Beneficial Insects to your Garden - San Jose

May 23, 2026

In this informative presentation with UC Master Gardener, Laura Westley, we’ll talk about an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. You’ll learn how to handle all manner of pests in your garden, as well as attract and…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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yam sweet potato
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

SCTDG Growing Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes and Yams - San Martin

Mar 14, 2026

Learn how to grow potatoes, sweet potatoes and yams in your garden and in containers. Planting tips, soil preparation, irrigation, and pests will be discussed. You will also learn about the benefits of growing them in containers.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Helpful Garden Tips for February 2026

February 7, 2026
By Peyton Ellas, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
February can feel like spring. Early wildflowers appear. Some trees leaf out. But we might have frost, fog, rain, snow, and even hail. I fell behind in my garden tasks last fall and missed pruning some spring-blooming shrubs, and now they are getting ready to bloom again. Oh, well. It's nice to notice how…
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UC Master Food Preservers of San Joaquin County: Page

Resources

Helpful Websites A curated collection of trusted websites that provide research-based information on safe food preservation methods, techniques, and guidelines.Publications Educational publications and fact sheets with tested recipes and step-by-step instructions for safely preserving foods at home…
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