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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Happy Holidays from UC IPM

December 22, 2025
By Lindsey Hack
From the UC IPM Urban and Community team, we’d like to wish you a happy holiday season! As we reflect on this past year, we’d like to express our gratitude to all of you for joining us to learn about pest management around the home and garden.  This year, we’ve connected with you in various ways:…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Pruning Native Plants

December 21, 2025
By Robin Mitchell
Plants native to California are adapted to our Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by cool, rainy winters and warm, dry summers. Therefore, the primary growing season for many species is winter, when it is moist. And the dormant period for many natives is then in the summer, when it is hot and dry…
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Five new faculty join AES at UC Merced, UC Santa Cruz

December 21, 2025
By Katherine Webb-Martinez
Five new AES faculty joined the founding nine AES faculty at UC Merced and UC Santa Cruz campuses: Joshua Garcia, Andrea Joyce, Crystal Kolden, Madeleine Fairbairn and Pallab Sarker.
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The Most Frequently Asked Questions

December 21, 2025
By Help Desk Team
Every year hundreds of questions come to the Help Desk, a UC Master Gardener project designed to bring information about sustainable gardening to Contra Costa residents. At the Help Desk, a team of Master Gardeners answers questions about insect problems, plant diseases and how to manage the ever-pesky…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Winterizing Patio Container Gardens for Small Spaces Gardening

December 21, 2025
By David George
With winter’s chill in the air, it’s essential to prepare your container patio garden to withstand cold weather. Start by moving the most sensitive, smaller plants inside the house or in wind-sheltered wall nooks to take advantage of the extra warmth. Insulate larger pots by wrapping them with burlap, bubble…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Starting a Garden From Scratch

Jan 8, 2026

Whether you’re working with bare soil, new build construction or even renovating an overgrown space, Janey Santos, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County walks you through the process of building a garden foundation that lasts. Learn how to assess your site, plan your layout, and choose plants that thrive in our…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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