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Merced County Cooperative Extension: Event

UCCE NSJV Processing Tomato Meeting

Event Date
Feb 11, 2026

UCCE NSJV Processing Tomato Meeting In conjunction with CTGA 79th Annual Meeting & ExhibitFebruary 11, 2026, at the Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, CA. 8:00 am - 12:00 noon CE units available, Agenda coming soon To register or become an exhibitor, or for questions regarding…
Merced County Cooperative Extension
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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Succession Planting

Event Date
Mar 4, 2026

We'll cover:  Timing for the home gardener, best plant choices, and growing produce.Image by M W from PixabayEvent flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Early Seed Starting

Event Date
Feb 4, 2026

Come and learn how to: set up a grow space, use of grow lights and heat mats, hydroponics, and seed starting.Image by Anselmo Rodrigues from PixabayEvent flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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First and Last Frost Dates
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

First and Last Frost Dates

Event Date
Jan 7, 2026

Understanding Frost Dates and how they can help you plan your gardening calendar!
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Dear Santa: A Gardener's List for Santa!

December 13, 2025
By UC Master Gardeners of Tulare/Kings County
All I want for Christmas this year is rain, more rain, healthy soil, and a biodiverse garden! But, just in case you can't put that in my stocking, here is a list of what I need and want. Some of the most helpful items would be:  1) A Japanese Hori-Hori digging tool/knife to weed and divide my…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Article

We Want to Hear from You! (December 2025)

December 13, 2025
By Travis R Alexander
Travis Alexander, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program CoordinatorHave you been enjoying Save the Season newsletter? Do you have ideas on how we can make it even better?Let us know by filling out this survey by January 10, 2025. We will select one respondent at random to receive a prize.This data is…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

MCP Growing Great Warm Season Vegetables! - San Jose

Event Date
Mar 21, 2026

Our wonderful summer climate is perfect for growing all sorts of vegetables here in Santa Clara County.  Join Master Gardener Laura Westley to learn what you can grow over the warm season. She’ll talk about tomatoes, peppers, squash, beans, cucumbers and much more! Basic information on soil, water and…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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A Sweet Collaboration: Honey and Mead

December 12, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 A sweet collaboration!The California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP), based at UC Davis, and The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen in Woodland, have joined forces--sweet forces--to present two courses at The Hive:  the first is The Science of Honey Tasting  from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on…
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Grown in Marin: Event

Fish Emulsion for Organic Production Webinar

Event Date
Dec 16, 2025

Join Leah Philips of ECHO North America to learn how to turn fish scraps into a powerful on-farm fertilizer, how and when to use it in your production, and what to keep in mind to stay aligned with USDA organic regulations. This no-cost webinar is supported by the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership…
Grown in Marin
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Composting Education & Organic Materials Management

Composting EducationThe Composting Education Program is a community-based, volunteer driven program that educates and supports Santa Clara County residents in diverting household organic waste. Utilizing trained Master Composters, the program provides free classes, K-12 school visits and community events to…
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