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Flyer for the 12th Teacher Resource Fair at San Diego Botanic Garden, announcing “Blooming this Fall,” with date Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 3:30–6:00 pm, and decorative purple flowers, bees, and fruit.
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Teacher Resource Fair: San Diego Botanic Garden

Oct 6, 2026

The UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County are proud to offer resources at this event, hosted by San Diego Botanic Garden and San Diego Ag in the Classroom, to help our local school gardens. All educators & administrators grades K-12 are invited to enjoy an afternoon of collaboration with San Diego’s…
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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Page

UC Master Gardeners of Orange County 2027 Volunteer Training Information Day

Would you like to become a UC Master Gardener Volunteer?University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardeners are volunteers who extend horticulture education to communities in Orange County. Using a variety of activities such as workshops, lectures, a gardening hotline, and information…
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Banner with “California AITC Conference” and “Learn About Ag 2026” logo on the left, and “AND JOB MEDIC COMMUNITY” and a “Farm Bureau” logo with green book and leaf on the right.
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Teacher Conference: SD Ag in the Classroom, SD Farm Bureau

Oct 10, 2026

The UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County are proud to support this event. San Diego Ag in the Classroom is bringing its teacher conference experience to you with Regional Teacher Conferences. This new format replaces one large event with smaller, local gatherings, making it easier to attend, connect, and…
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Weather, Climate, & Wildfire Communication

Home  ›  Research  ›  Research We Share  ›  Daniel SwainWeather & Climate Science for EveryoneConnecting Californians with timely, accurate, and context-aware weather, climate, wildfire, and water science.Daniel Swain combines weather and climate research with intensive…
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Promotional poster for “School Garden Open House” with a garden-themed illustration, date Tuesday, September 22, 2026, time 3:30–5:30 PM, address in Poway, and a QR code for free registration.
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

School Garden Open House with SD Ag in the Classroom

Sep 22, 2026

Grow Together, Learn Together! School garden leaders, teachers, administration, and volunteers are invited to explore the Chaparral Elementary School garden in Poway and learn how San Diego Ag in the Classroom (SDAITC) can help your school garden grow. The UC Master Gardeners are proud to support this…
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Photo of textured leaves of oakleaf hydrangea, showing serrated margins, and with small white blossoms just emerging

Planting a Hillside

August 14, 2026
By Melanie Marshall, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.  If you’re like me, you may look at your landscape every day and imagine how much better it would look without the weeds. The harder question, especially if your property is on a hillside, is what to plant in their place.   I decided to remove…
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Forestry Research and Outreach: Document

February: Biochar, a Management Tool for Small Forest Landowners

Table of ContentsGreetings from UC ANRBiochar basics: the 'what' and 'why'Biochar and soil interactionsBiochar project considerationsBurn piles- for a biochar bonusQ&A with Fred Seavey, private forest landowner in Napa County and Forest Stewardship Workshop participantKnowledge gapsEconomic…
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2026 Fall Faire Plant List

This year, we will have plants for sale at the Fall Faire.  We have many ornamental plants and vegetable starters for you to choose from. Ornamental PlantsCommon Plant Name Latin Plant Name Abutilon Abutilon spp. Baby Sun Rose Aptenia cordifolia Black &Blue Salvia guarantica Black popular  …
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UC Davis Distinguished Professor Bruce Hammock

The World Was a Better Place With Bruce In It

August 13, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Today, Thursday, Aug. 13, would have been a monumental birthday celebration for UC Davis Distinguished Professor Bruce Hammock, an internationally known scholar, researcher, inventor, collaborator, teacher, scientific leader and  mentor. Professor Hammock, who died Jan. 5 in Davis, would have…
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