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Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

Use the Quick Test to Measure Nitrate in Soil and Irrigation Water

April 16, 2026
By Michael D Cahn
The growing season has started with a spike in nitrogen fertilizer prices which are much higher than last year, and the highest since 2022.  Although nitrogen fertilizer still represents a small portion of the total expense of growing vegetables, avoiding unnecessary fertilizer applications can lower…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Vegetable Gardening Basics in Lake Tahoe

April 16, 2026
The Basics of Growing Edible Crops in Tahoe  by Kristianne H., UC Master Gardener of the Lake Tahoe BasinOvercome ChallengesA Short Window: The average frost-free growing season is only about 93 days.The frost-free window typically runs from June 18 to September 19. This is unpredictable! Freezing…
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Public Class: The Art of Preserving the Season

May 6, 2026

Join the Master Food Preservers of Orange County on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and learn the time-honored craft of capturing spring’s sweetest flavors in a jar – so you can savor them long after the season is gone. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll make two of the season’s favorites:Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam – A…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Sustainable Pest Management (Oakland)

Jul 18, 2026

An interactive discussion around sustainable pest management principles and applications for garden settings. This event is free.This event is outdoors and is subject to weather and the UC Master Gardener's discretion. Please dress appropriately!
UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Garden Talk: Winter Vegetables for our Gardens (Oakland)

Sep 19, 2026

Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Instructor Tom Branca will discuss, and answer questions about, how, when and where to successfully grow vegetables in your winter garden. This event is free.This event is outdoors and is subject to weather and the UC Master Gardener's discretion. Please dress…
UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Tomatoes and Other Summer Vegetables

May 16, 2026

Speaker Master Gardener Devra Laner will talk about, and demonstrate, how to successfully grow tomatoes and other summer vegetables. This event is free. This event is outdoors and is subject to weather and the UC Master Gardener's discretion. Please dress appropriately!
UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County
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