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2026 4-H Range&Mustang Camp, August 6-8
UCCE Lassen County: Event

2026 4-H Range and Mustang Camp - August 6-8

Aug 6, 2026 - Aug 8, 2026

2026 4-H Range and Mustang Camp - August 6-8, Blue Lake Camp, Modoc National Forest, Lassen County, $125 - 3 days/2nights, Register Now! 2026 4-H Range&Mustang Camp, Aug 6-8 
UCCE Lassen County
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Article

Matilija Poppy: California’s Spectacular Fire-Following Flower

May 13, 2026
By Kathy McKee
 (This article originally appeared in the May / June edition of California Gardens Magazine)Few plants capture the drama of the California landscape quite like the Matilija poppy. Striking in its display of large “fried egg” blossoms and deeply tied to fire, drought, and cultural memory, this native…
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Payroll

OverviewThe UC ANR Payroll Team supports employees, supervisors, and administrative units across the organization by helping ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and time reporting.The team provides guidance and support related to payroll policies, timekeeping, leave reporting, and payroll…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Talk: Plants that Attract Butterflies and Hummingbirds (Livermore)

May 30, 2026

Want to attract bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial animals and insects to your garden? Learn the basics of design, from plant selection and proper grouping to encourage them to call your garden their home. This event is free.
UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Talk: Ergonomic Gardening (Oakland)

May 16, 2026

Body mechanics can improve longer term gardening. How posture, bending, pushing, lifting effect long term gardening. Joan Sarlatte is a retired nurse practitioner who worked with people with work injuries in her practice . Come learn better body mechanics to protect your musculoskeletal system.  This…
UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

East Bay Public Gardens Open House - SE2026

Jun 6, 2026

Join us for the free East Bay Public Gardens Open House to discover the beauty and benefits of water-wise gardens. Visit a nearby garden for expert tips, garden tours, and resources.In collaboration with EBMUD, CCWD, and UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County and Alameda. Here's the direct…
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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SoCal Water Resources: Page

CIMIS STATION AT SC REC

 SC REC CIMIS STATIONFor current data from the California Irrigation Management. Information System (CIMIS) weather stations. The station located at the University of California (UCCE & SC REC) is station 75. See the description below. Click here to access the CIMIS WebsiteIrvine #75Southern…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Backyard Grapes—Tips & Tricks

May 12, 2026
By CoCoMG Helpdesk
by Jim DeFrisco, UC Master Gardener, for the 2014 Sustainability FairPlanning Your VineyardTable grapes (mostly Vitis labrusca) or wine grapes (mostly Vitis vinifera).Site selection.Lots of sun and good drainage are the most important considerations.Varietal selection.Different varietals require more or less…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Growing Vegetables in Containers

May 12, 2026
By CoCoMG Helpdesk
Soil Depth Needed for Vegetable Varieties9 to 12 inches for shallow rooted vegetables: lettuces, radishes, green onions, spinach, chard, kale, herbs12 to 14 inches for moderate depth vegetables: peas, carrots (short varieties), eggplant, peppers16 to 18 inches for tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini, winter…
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