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Red wigglers
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

No Backyard, No Problem: Composting with Worms in the City

Apr 26, 2026

Description: If you love gardening but have minimal outdoor space, creating compost to feed your plants can be challenging. But worms can create vermicompost for you, and they can do it in very small spaces – even indoors! In this presentation you'll learn the importance of compost for keeping your…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Food scraps for composting
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Composting in Small Spaces

Apr 19, 2026

This is a lively introduction to residential composting given by Brian Hicks, a UC Master Gardener from San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. Much of what is hauled away from your curbside green bin can instead be kept and converted into compost, by you. Whether you have a small yard, or just a tiny, cool…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Lettuce Plants

Time for Spring Vegetables

March 8, 2026
Pat Hitchcock, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.What gardener’s thoughts do not turn to the vegetable patch when the sun comes out after a long spell of rainy days? Most of us want to jump right into the beloved tomatoes and beans of summer, even though their planting time is still a couple of months away…
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Compilation of waterwise flowers used in landscaping
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Grow Your Garden Workshop: Waterwise Plants

Jul 11, 2026

UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County will introduce home gardeners to waterwise plants that thrive in our Mediterranean climate, while reducing water use, maintenance and costs. Participants learn what “waterwise” really means – selecting the right plants for the right place.Kathy Pyle and Donn Reese are…
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County
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2026 4-H Livestock Judging Team
You See CE: Article

San Diego 4-H Members Shine at 2026 State Livestock Judging Contest

March 7, 2026
By Rebeca Manzo
On March 7, 2026, 4-H members from across the state gathered on the University of California, Davis campus for the 2026 State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest. San Diego County was proudly represented by four junior 4-H members and two senior 4-H members.Competing in the Junior Division were Colton, Grace,…
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Hover fly nectaring on rock purslane, Calendrinia grandiflora
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Discover the hover fly

March 7, 2026
 Last summer, I watched bee-looking creatures flying in zigzag formation, each with a separate flight plan. Are those bumble bees?  Wasps? Nope, they were hover flies, also called syrphid flies, drone flies, and flower flies.  Although they look like bees, they are a type of fly…
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Raised Bed/Pixabay
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Beat the Heat: Summer Vegetables You Can Still Plant/Ventura

Jun 3, 2026

Photo credit Pixabay Beat the Heat: Summer Vegetables You Can Still Plant Learn which warm-season vegetables thrive when planted in June in our Mediterranean climate and discover varieties that can handle our summer conditions. We'll cover quick-maturing crops, heat-tolerant options, and succession…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Garden tools pixabay
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Gardening Tools: Tool School – Basic to Brilliant/Ventura

May 6, 2026

Photo credit Pixabay  Gardening Tools: Tool School – Basic to Brilliant  Unlock the secrets to becoming a gardening pro with Tool School: Basic to Brilliant! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this class covers everything you need to know about gardening tools—from the essential…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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bowl of green beans
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Garden to Table Series - Spring into Action: Beans & Squash Success/Santa Paula

Jun 11, 2026

Photo credit Pixabay Garden to Table Series - Spring into Action: Beans & Squash Success Ready to transform your backyard into a thriving vegetable garden? Join us for an exciting journey into growing two of the most rewarding garden vegetables – beans and squash! Whether you're dreaming of…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Peppers on a plant
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Garden to Table Series - Some Like It Hot: Mastering Pepper Production/Santa Paula

May 14, 2026

Photo credit Pixabay Garden to Table Series - Some Like It Hot: Mastering Pepper Production Spice up your garden with homegrown peppers! From sweet bell peppers to zesty jalapeños and fiery habaneros, discover the colorful world of pepper growing in Ventura County. Our Master Gardener instructor,…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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