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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Event

Planting A Fall Garden

Sep 12, 2026

Join UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County in a Garden Workshop on:Planting a Fall GardenYou will learn how to:Manage Water, Improve Soil,What & When to Plant.September 12, 202610 am - 12 pm
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County
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New Master Gardeners at 2026 Tomato Sale
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Become a Master Gardener Trainee

August 10, 2026
By Gail Pavlosky, UC Master Gardener of Napa County. I didn't dream of becoming an expert gardener. I simply wanted to grow fresh food for my family and know what to do when something in my garden wasn't thriving.My vision wasn't hundreds of acres or living completely off the grid. It was much simpler:…
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community garden with raised beds
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Growing with the garden, small spaces offer big rewards

August 10, 2026
 The seeds of a gardening life are often planted early. Even a modest family vegetable or flower garden may seem enormous to a small child learning to water and weed, or harvest vegetables and flowers. But gardens grow gardeners too. As young gardeners eventually transplant themselves into a first…
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report – 08/06/2026

August 10, 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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Green jalapeño peppers piled across a table at a farmers market.
UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Preserving Peppers at Home: From Fresh Chilis to Pantry Staples (Online)

Sep 1, 2026

OverviewDiscover safe ways to preserve peppers at home, including freezing, dehydrating, pickling and canning.Fresh peppers can be sweet, mild, smoky, or seriously hot, and there are plenty of ways to preserve them for later. Ready to spice it up?You're invited to join UC Master Food Preserver Online…
UC Master Food Preserver
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Garden soil held in open hands
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Improving Your Garden Soil - Morgan Hill

Sep 16, 2026

Learn about practices to enhance the soil ecosystem and help produce healthy plant growth. You’ll find out about what you can do to improve soil structure, optimize soil fertility, and encourage beneficial microbes. We’ll discuss typical soil problems such as compaction, poor drainage, lack of organic matter…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Berger Native Garden, by Rebecca Schoenenberger
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Planning a Simple Native Garden for Beginners - Los Gatos

Sep 27, 2026

California’s native plants can be easy to grow, bloom year-round, and bring birds and butterflies to your yard; plus, they need ⅒ the water and maintenance of a traditional landscape. But where to start? Join us to learn each step of a plan for a successful, thriving native garden. Come away from this…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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