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Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

Community Education Specialist Highlight Series: Ana Resendiz

December 8, 2025
By Caddie M Bergren
 Climate-smart agriculture programs have taken root in the Imperial Valley thanks to the dedication and persistence of Ana Resendiz, our Climate-Smart Agriculture Community Education Specialist serving Imperial and Riverside counties.When Ana stepped into her role, adoption of CDFA climate-smart grants…
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Hopland Research and Extension Center: Event

Sheep Shearing: Technique Refinement

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Apr 24, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026

 Hands-on shearing training in a small group setting (Maximum of 6 participants).  This course is designed for any student that has successfully completed “Sheep Shearing and Basic Care 101” and wants to continue honing their craft.  We will continue to focus on execution of the fundamentals…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Spring Colors Start Now

December 8, 2025
Peggy Beltramo, Master Gardeners of Placer County From The Curious Gardener, Fall 2008When gardeners think of spring color, our thoughts immediately turn to masses of tulips, hyacinths and daffodils, but our gardens can provide many other blooming surprises if we look deeper into the world of spring bulbs…
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Using pesticides may hurt more than bugs

December 8, 2025
 “There’s no good bug but a dead bug” or so the makers of pest control products have claimed. For just about every home and garden pest, there’s likely a product available to control or eliminate it. You probably use them regularly without hesitation – bleach, vinegar, and dishwashing soap are common…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Poinsettia Care

December 8, 2025
By Gay Wilhelm and Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer CountyQ: What’s the best way to take care of a holiday poinsettia? A: Poinsettia is the best selling potted plant in the nation. It was named for Joel Poinsett, the first US Ambassador to Mexico who shipped cuttings from shrubs he…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Planting Bulbs in the Fall for Spring Color

December 8, 2025
By Peggy Beltramo & Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer County Q: The garden centers are now selling bulbs.  When should I plant them and which will provide the best color for this area?A: Your first question is easy: PLANT THEM NOW! The optimum time to plant them in our area…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Growing Tulips in South Placer County

December 8, 2025
By Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer County Q: I just got a pot of beautiful tulips for Valentine’s Day, but I have no clue what I should do with them. I would like to plant them in my yard for future years. Where should I put them?  What do they need?A: They should rebloom in…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Getting a Poinsettia to Rebloom

December 8, 2025
By Elaine Applebaum, Master Gardeners of Placer County Q:  Can I keep a poinsettia and have it rebloom next year?A: While it is possible to get a poinsettia to rebloom in time for Christmas, you may decide it is just not worth the trouble.Poinsettias are native to Mexico where they grow ten feet…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Epic Bloom

December 8, 2025
Article and Photos by Annette Wyrick, UC Master Gardener of Placer County From The Curious Gardener, Winter 2021                Water reduction in the most recent years prompted lawn removal in the median strip through my neighborhood. Now this space is planted…
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