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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

Organic weed management for mixed vegetable farms

Feb 25, 2026

Weed management is a major challenge for organic production systems - including mixed vegetable farms. In this farmer-focused workshop, a UC Cooperative Extension Advisor will provide a short introduction to organic weed management, with a focus on managing seedbanks, preventative practices, and emerging…
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Farming with weeds: organic mixed vegetable weed management

Jan 23, 2026

During the 2026 EcoFarm Conference we'll be hosting a workshop called Let’s talk about organic weed management! In this workshop you’ll hear from a UC Extension Specialist and two experienced organic mixed vegetable farmers - representing different scales of farming - on how they manage weeds. Short…
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10 pasos para la certificación de cultivos orgánicos en California

 You are viewing this page in Spanish. If you would like to see it in English, please click this link here. Las granjas en California que deseen etiquetar sus productos como orgánicos deben registrarse en el Programa Estatal de Productos Orgánicos (SOP) del Departamento de Agricultura de California…
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Houseplants
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Multiply Your Houseplants: Success with Your Indoor Garden

Feb 22, 2026

Do you love house plants? Are you just getting started, and looking for ways to ensure your plants will thrive? Join this discussion to learn about common house plants and how to care for them and propagate them for many years of leafy green joy.UC Master Gardener Presenter Kimberly Swan: Kimberly spent…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

GTPS 2026 - Other Veggies Descriptions

Navigation Quick Links: Go to 2026 Plant Sale Intro Page   Go to Beefsteak Tomatoes Go to Cherry & Paste Tomatoes Go to Slicer Tomatoes Go to PeppersNote: Assume all varieties will be available at all three sale locations unless otherwise noted. Download Shopping Lists (PDF files that can be…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

GTPS 2026 - Peppers

Navigation Quick Links: Go to 2026 Plant Sale Intro Page  Go to Beefsteak Tomatoes Go to Cherry & Paste Tomatoes Go to Slicer Tomatoes Go to Other Veggies and HerbsDownload Shopping Lists (PDF files that can be printed)Shopping List for Our Garden, Walnut Creek (PDF)DocumentShopping List for…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Growing Favorite Summer Vegetables from Seed - Palo Alto

Mar 15, 2026

Have you tried to grow summer favorites like Peppers or Tomatoes from seed but failed? Do you want to try new varieties of summer vegetables you can only get from seed? Then this talk is for you! Join Master Gardener Laura Westley as she teaches you all the tips and techniques of germinating seeds and…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

The Rose Bush Came with the House

January 17, 2026
By Anne Skinner, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
Whether you bought a new home or are taking on chores for a relative, suddenly you are expected to tend intimidating rose bushes. In reality, roses are more resilient than you would expect, and resources to help are readily available. Spending an early morning in the rose garden just puttering around is very…
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Healthy Roses
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Keep Your Roses Healthy

January 17, 2026
By Michael Lecours
By David Shubin ISA Certified Arborist and UC Master Gardener of Napa County.As a garden consultant, I get a lot of calls at this time of year to advise on pruning fruit trees and roses.  When I’m asked to look at struggling roses, the symptoms are often familiar: lower leaves yellowing and dropping;…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

GTPS 2026 - Tomatoes - Cherry and Paste

Skip IntroNavigation Quick Links: Go to 2026 Plant Sale Intro Page  Go to Beefsteak Tomatoes Go to Slicer Tomatoes Go to Peppers Go to Other Veggies and HerbsDownload Shopping Lists (PDF files that can be printed)Shopping List for Our Garden, Walnut Creek (PDF)DocumentShopping List for Rivertown,…
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