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UC Cooperative Extension Marin County: Page

Dairy

 Randi Black Dairy Advisor Sonoma, Marin, and Mendocino counties University of California Cooperative Extension Email: rablack@ucanr.eduView more resources on the Dairy program websiteRandi Black received her Master's degree in dairy systems management from the University of Kentucky and…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Preparing for a Bountiful, Beautiful Spring Garden

January 5, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Lanie KeystoneDecember is here—and so is winter gardening!Just when we think our major gardening chores are done for the year, along comes December, saying, “ Do these important tasks in the last month of the year and be a happy gardener in the spring!”So, let’s think about these tasks in groups…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Article

It's Rose Pruning Time,old

January 4, 2026
By Cathrin Callas
 January and February are the ideal months for pruning roses, before new growth emerges. Using clean and sharp pruners, remove dead, damaged, diseased and crossing canes, and canes thinner than a pencil. Make clean cuts slightly above a bud that points toward the outside of the plant. The amount of…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Lyngso Zoom Series: Successful Gardening in Limited Light

Jan 21, 2026

Shade doesn’t have to be a limitation—it can be an opportunity to create one of the most beautiful, tranquil and inviting spaces in your garden. In this talk, we’ll explore how to design a thriving garden even when sunlight is scarce. We’ll begin by discussing what causes shade in the landscape and how to…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Succulent Container Gardening: From Funky to Fab

Jan 17, 2026

Join UC Master Gardener Janice Moody to discover the multifaceted ways you can container garden with succulents, including the use of funky household or garden items that you can repurpose into pots. You will not only learn why succulents make great container plants, but also learn about pre-planting…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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The Real Dirt: Article

Frost Protection for Citrus

January 4, 2026
Freezing temperatures damage plants by causing ice crystals to form in their cells. Frost-damaged vegetation withers and turns a dark brown or black. Ice crystals can also form in citrus fruit, causing juice vesicles inside the fruit to rupture and the fruit to dry out. Although frost-damaged fruit is…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Ask A UC Master Food Preserver Live Q&A (Online Delivery Program)

Jan 14, 2026

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
UC Master Food Preserver
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Helpful Garden Tips January 2026

January 3, 2026
By Peyton Ellas, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
January is the month of rain, snow, ice, freezing temperatures, fog, and wind. Sounds good? Growth slows down in winter, but it does continue. Even plants that are dormant are still growing, often only underground, and they are preparing for spring. Some plants, like many bulbs and wildflowers (and annuals…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Event

Fruit Tree Care, UEC

Feb 21, 2026

Learn 10 tips for caring for your fruit trees, including how to select the right tree, and the correct way to plant. Join a UC Master Gardener of Placer County as they provide pruning tips and care advice to encourage a fruitful crop.Free but reservations required: Workshops - City of Roseville
UC Master Gardeners of Placer County
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A Keyhole Garden
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Keyhole Gardening

January 3, 2026
By Michael Lecours
By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County . Have you ever heard of African keyhole gardening? The practice started in the 1990s in Lesotho, a small country surrounded by South Africa. With a keyhole garden, you can grow a lot of produce in a small space. They’re called keyhole gardens because the…
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