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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Where Have All the Tomatoes Gone?

June 20, 2026
By Lesley McKnight, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
Every summer, I take great joy in growing six beautiful tomato plants and sharing the fruit with my neighbors. I usually grow Big Boy, Better Boy, Beefsteak, and a couple of smaller varieties. In my estimation, there is nothing better on a summer day than a sandwich with tomatoes freshly ripened from my…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Page

Native Plant Sales

Events Calendar California native plants have evolved to be well adapted to our dry summer/wet winter climate, plus they support native birds and insects. They are generally water-wise choices for landscaping.This is a list of native plants that we are either currently offering or have offered in the…
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Green geranium plants with pink and red blossoms.
UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Article

Geraniums and Condiments: American Classics in Tuolumne County

June 20, 2026
Geraniums and Condiments: American ClassicsBy UCCE Master Gardener Julie Silva Mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup have prestigious places in your refrigerator. They are basic, well loved, long lasting, and delicious. When you think about those three condiments, your mind travels to the last sandwich or…
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Photo of skirret blossoms, small white blooms similar to carrot or celery inflorescence

Heirloom Perennial Vegetables

June 20, 2026
By Abbi Marrs
By Rainer Hoenicke, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.  By now, most Americans are aware that international events are disrupting supply chains and affecting our wallets. Many growers have had to find alternatives to traditional chemical fertilizers because thousands of pounds of potassium and nitrate…
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Houseplants
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

How to Care for Houseplants

Jul 11, 2026

The basics of houseplant stewardship will be covered, including light requirements, watering schedules, fertilizing, repotting and troubleshooting. With so many species of plants that can thrive in your home, choosing plants to suit your needs will also be discussed. A Q&A session will follow the…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Inaugural World Circadian Day is June 24

World Circadian Day on Wednesday, June 24

June 19, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Mark your calendars!The inaugural World Circadian Day, sponsored by the Society for Research on Biological Rhythms (SRBR), is Wednesday, June 24.Joanna Chiu, professor and chair of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, and president of SRBR, is helping to  organize the event. …
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Growing Acid-Loving Plants Successfully

June 19, 2026
By Kitty Cole
Why Acid-Loving Plants Are Worth Growing Are you captivated by the brilliant colors of azaleas, the intoxicating fragrance of gardenias, or the spectacular blooms of hydrangeas? Azaleas, which are native to several continents, have long been treasured for their spectacular spring displays. California is…
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Orange-yellow roses

Ramble down Rose Lane at the Garden of the Sun

June 19, 2026
 Visitors to the Garden of the Sun are invited to stroll along the new “Rose Lane,” where the demonstration garden’s 32 varieties of roses line a walking path near the entrance.The selections at GOS are just a few of the estimated 30,000 rose varieties cultivated around the world. They represent several…
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