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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Event

Backyard Composting Workshop-Santa Maria Library

May 23, 2026

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in learning about:Backyard CompostingWe will cover why, how, & what to compost as well as different methods and troubleshooting.Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11 am - 12 pmSanta Maria Public Library421 South McCleland StreetSanta Maria, CA 93454
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County
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Necrotic, chlorotic California fan palm frond pinnae infected with diamond scale.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Pests on Palms and Other Trees

Oct 15, 2026

Speaker: Don Hodel, Environmental Horticulture Advisor, LA County (emeritus) 
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Palm Diseases

Sep 17, 2026

In this webinar, learn about common palm diseases and the best strategies for management using an integrated approach that combines prevention, exclusion, sanitation, selection, and cultivation.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

The Broomrape GDD Calculator for Scheduling Chemigation and Rogueing Operations in California-grown Processing Tomatoes

May 12, 2026
By Sam Romano
Rohith Vulchi and Brad Hanson, Plant Sciences Department, UC DavisBranched broomrape is a parasitic weed that continues to challenge processing tomato production in California. Nearly 70% of its lifecycle is completed underground; once it emerges, it can flower and set seed within just a few weeks. Current…
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Tree with oranges hanging off the branches.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Update on Asian Citrus Psyllid in California

Jul 16, 2026

Join citrus IPM adviser Dr. Sandipa Gautam, for an update on Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB). The webinar will also cover identification and management strategies.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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UC Master Food Preserver: Article

Spotlight: Debra Barger, Butte County, 2025 MFP Volunteer (May 2026)

May 12, 2026
 I learned how to can fruits and vegetables from my grandmother while growing up mostly in the Midwest. I loved the cool, earthy smell of a root cellar and took delight in perusing the many rows of colorful jars, especially when it was 95°F outside with 90% humidity.  Wherever the family moved, we…
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raw asparagus stuffed into a jar with flat end down
UC Master Food Preserver: Article

Learning Through Experience: Pickling Asparagus for the First Time (May 2026)

May 12, 2026
By Robin E Martin
Four valuable lessons that will take the stress out of canning pickled asparagus.My first time making pickled asparagus at home, by myself, with a borrowed steam canner, was a lot of fun, a fair amount of work, and produced what I would call mixed results, but I have no regrets.   The recipe I…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Yuck! My Canned Food Has an Off Flavor

May 12, 2026
Flat sour is a result of improper cooling procedures. Flat sour is a type of food spoilage that results in food having an unappealing tasteless or off-flavor and a sour-like vinegar aroma.  It is caused by thermophilic bacteria surviving the canning process because the jars of food were kept hot…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Blanch Vegetables Before Freezing

May 12, 2026
Blanching is an important step for vegetable quality. Blanching is a heat process in which vegetables are scalded in boiling water or steam for a brief (but specific) amount of time. It is a very important step in the freezing procedures for most (but not all) vegetables. Blanching stops enzymatic…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Can Cheese Be Frozen (and Still Taste Good)?

May 12, 2026
Hard cheese freezes best, others less so. Cheese is best stored in the refrigerator, but there are some cheeses that freeze fairly well, especially hard or semi-hard cheeses. Good choices for freezing include Cheddar, Edam, Muenster, Parmesan, Provolone, Romano, and Swiss.  Some softer cheeses such…
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