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Franklin's bumble bee specimens at Bohart Museum of Entomology. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Her Cup Runneth Over

January 22, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Her cup runneth over.Only a select group of people win the Franklin's Bumble Bee coffee cup, and UC Davis alumna  Lesley Hamamoto of Sacramento recently received hers for being named the  winner of the 2026 Robbin Thorp Memorial First-Bumble-Bee-of-the-Year Contest, sponsored by the…
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[PODCAST] Winter Care and Rainwater
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

[PODCAST] Winter Care and Rainwater

Jan 22, 2026

Brrr .. it’s cold outside!  Coming up on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we revisit an important show from 2015 about winter tasks in the garden. Proper pruning, pre-treatment for potential pests and disease, and what certain fruit require for “chill hours”.  Learn what “chill hours” really…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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[PODCAST] Winter Care and Rainwater

January 22, 2026
By Loren Nelson
Brrr .. it’s cold outside!  Coming up on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we revisit an important show from 2015 about winter tasks in the garden. Proper pruning, pre-treatment for potential pests and disease, and what certain fruit require for “chill hours”.  Learn what “chill hours” really…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Growing Tomatoes in Containers

January 22, 2026
By CoCoMG Volunteers
 If you have limited space, growing tomatoes in containers is a great alternative to planting in the ground. Make sure to choose a sunny spot that gets at least 6-8 hours of direct sun and follow these tips for a successful growing season.1. Choose the right tomato variety.  Select either…
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State 3D Archery Tournament Registration Available
University of California 4-H Youth Development Program: Event

2026 State 3D Archery Competition

Mar 28, 2026

3D Archery Championship - Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 9:00 AMSpringville Archery Club Range - Springville, CA 93265Shooters may enter only one category. The county office must verify enrollment. Completed entry form and check from the county, made payable to: Tulare County 4-H Leader’s Council (TC 4-H LC) is…
University of California 4-H Youth Development Program
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Ditch the Grass! Create a Drought-Tolerant Landscape/Simi Valley

Aug 1, 2026

Photo credit Pixabay Ditch the Grass! Create a Drought-Tolerant Landscape  Learn how to safely remove your water-hungry lawn and replace it with a beautiful, drought-tolerant garden. This class covers turf removal techniques, soil preparation, plant selection for your climate, and installation…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Lassen County Cooperative Extension  707 Nevada Street Susanville, CA 96130 Phone: (530) 251-2601Staff ListName Title Email Phone Number David Lile Lassen County CES Director, Agriculture Experiment Station (AES)Farm Advisor - Livestock and Natural Resources | UCCE Lassen County dflile@ucanr.edu (530)…
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Patio sitting area that has a view of a tree that has been poorly pruned.

Offenses in the Garden That Trees (and Shrubs) Can’t Forgive

January 22, 2026
By Marceline D Sousa
Sherida Phibbs, UC Master Gardener Recently, my quiet neighborhood became an unintended classroom in what not to do with trees. In a short time, several neighbors made choices that seriously harmed mature trees—whether by topping, removing, or poorly pruning them. Watching these beautiful shade trees…
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leaves of a plant, edges are covered in frost

Protecting Plants from Extreme Cold

January 22, 2026
By Marceline D Sousa
Constance Starner, UC Master Gardener When you see leaves shriveling and turning black after a freeze, the plant is obviously damaged, but you may wonder exactly how that damage occurs. With a freeze, it’s the ice that forms in the plant cells when temperatures fall to 32°F or less, making water…
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Contact Our TeamImageImage  Anne Megaro, Ph.D. Title: Interim Director Phone: (530) 400-9337 Email: ammegaro@ucanr.edu   Sara Garcia, Ph.D. Title: Associate Director Email: sargarcia@ucanr.edu      Karen Jetter, Ph.D. Title: Interim Associate Director…
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