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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 06/18/2026

June 22, 2026
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the coming week. …
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Nasturtiums, violas, and calendula tucked in with edible greens and herbs
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Twenty Great Plants for Marin Gardens

Jul 21, 2026

Program: Are you new to gardening, or considering making some changes to your garden this fall? Come learn about 20 plants that do exceptionally well in Marin gardens. One of these perennials and shrubs is sure to appeal to you. We will discuss growth habits, cultural requirements and drought tolerance for…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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California native gardens are naturally adapted to our conditions and provide many other benefits. Photo: Vicki Anderson
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Native Ground Covers

Jul 8, 2026

Program: Ground covers serve many functions in the landscape, including suppressing weeds, reducing erosion, replacing lawns, softening hardscapes, and filling in large expanses. Native groundcovers have the benefits of being adapted to our environment and supporting native biodiversity. In addition, they…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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symptoms of Pierce's disease include delayed bud break, scorched leaves, and reduced yield
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

The glassy-winged sharpshooter lands in Marin

June 22, 2026
 In the natural world, tiny insects can have an outsized impact. Usually, that impact is good, but sometimes insects create chaos.Today we’re waging a new war on an old foe: the glassy-winged sharpshooter (Homalodisca vitripennis). Despite its charming name, this pest is a proven enemy. A half-inch…
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Orange colored lady beetle perched on a green leaf.
The Savvy Sage: Article

Ask a Master Gardener

June 21, 2026
Question:  What is Integrated Pest Management? Answer: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a science-based approach to managing pests that combines multiple strategies to keep pest populations at acceptable levels while minimizing risks to people, beneficial organisms, and the environment. A key feature of…
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Serramonte Farmers' Market
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Serramonte Farmers' Market

Jul 30, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness.Photo credit…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Serramonte Farmers' Market
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Serramonte Farmers' Market

Jul 16, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness.Photo credit…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Serramonte Farmers' Market
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Serramonte Farmers' Market

Jul 2, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness.Photo credit…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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disfigured tomatoes
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG: What’s Wrong with My Tomatoes? - Palo Alto

Aug 1, 2026

Diagnosing Summer Vegetable Garden ProblemsAre your summer vegetables being eaten? Do they look deformed, dwarfed, or otherwise not healthy? Do you know if the culprit is an insect, an animal, a disease, or a cultural issue? Come to this workshop to learn how to combat common summer vegetable garden problems…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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fruit tree pruning
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

GDG Hands-on Workshop: Summer Fruit Tree Pruning - San Jose

Sep 26, 2026

Do you have fruit trees you’d like to keep small so you don’t have to climb ladders? Or fruit trees you’d like to keep small because you don’t have enough space for large trees? Or do you have apricot or cherry trees that should be pruned outside of winter months because of a disease that gets transmitted…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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