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Photo of ripe red and unripe green tomatoes growing in a cluster on a tomato plant.
The Savvy Sage: Article

Ask a Master Gardener

March 11, 2026
Question: I would like to plant tomatoes in my garden this year. What tips do you have? What varieties should I try? Answer: Growing tomatoes in your own garden can be very rewarding. Our long sunny summers and warm evenings create excellent conditions for tomatoes. And while it can sometimes be too…
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Photo of a jogger on a lovely, shaded, tree-lined walkway.
The Savvy Sage: Article

Ask a Master Gardener

March 11, 2026
Question: I want to plant a shade tree in my front yard. What do you recommend? Answer: Trees lend to yards and neighborhoods not only an element of beauty but just as importantly a cooling offset to the reflective heat created by the cement and concrete of sidewalks and streets. But they’re more than…
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Photo of the beautiful Winters Community Library Teaching Garden with a variety of labeled plants.
The Savvy Sage: Article

How Does A Community Garden Grow?

March 11, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article by Denise Cottrell and Stephanie Myers - Gardening is often thought of as a solo undertaking, working by oneself, planting, tilling, raking, deadheading flowers, yet eight years ago, UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County were instrumental in creating The Winters Community Library Teaching…
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Small Space Gardening

Mar 28, 2026

Think you don't have room to garden? Think again! Let us show you how to optimize the space you do have with various techniques.We will discuss:· Straw bale gardening· Square foot gardening· Vertical gardening and trellising· Three sisters· Raised bed· Bags in crates, and other ways to garden in small spaces
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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UC IPM Landscape Workshop Event Information
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

2026 Landscape Professionals Workshop

Apr 2, 2026

Laws & Regulations Updates, Managing dotted paropsine leaf beetle & other tree pests, Pesticide impacts on Southern California waterways, How fire-wise landscaping and pest management intersect   
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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Spring Gardening Poster for Master Gardener Event on March 21
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

Spring Gardening with UC Master Gardeners at Sikes Adobe Farmstead

Mar 21, 2026

March 21, 2026,  Saturday, 9:00 AM to 3 PM, Register for Hands-on Workshops,  Engaging Lightning Talks and Demonstrations,  Visit Informational Booths and Exhibits,  Free Tool Sharpening,  Free Succulent Swap,  Ask a Master Gardener,  Shop Garden-related Retail:…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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Praying mantis on leaf
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Plant Clinic at the San Mateo Arboretum

Apr 12, 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 plastics bags for better diagnosis. If you suspect insect damage,…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Fire House
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape/Camarillo Library

Jun 2, 2026

Photo credit UCANR Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape This practical workshop equips homeowners with essential skills to reduce wildfire risks. Participants will learn strategies for creating defensible space around structures, including vegetation management, landscaping techniques, and…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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