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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: The Enduring Appeal of Lavender

June 16, 2026
Tips and tricks for dealing with the wide variety of lavender There is a plant that could be in your garden right now that has endured the test of time -- the lovely Lavender, Lavandula spp. It dates back 2500 years to the time of the ancient Egyptians and has been celebrated for its healing and…
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Event

Composting Basics Workshop, Cupertino

Aug 8, 2026

Composting BasicsLearn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant…
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Event

Composting Basics Workshop, Cupertino

Aug 1, 2026

Composting BasicsLearn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant…
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Event

Composting Basics Workshop, San Jose

Jul 25, 2026

Composting BasicsLearn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant…
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: Don't Plant a Pest

June 16, 2026
Protect your environment from invasive plants Pests in the garden are not always creepy crawlers, they can also be plants, and some are very attractive. However, attractiveness does not always mean good, and you may be surprised to learn that some plants in your landscape should not be present at all…
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Cuatro personas trabajando en medio de una cosecha de arroz.
Nuestra Comunidad: Article

Why Partnering with NOS Is a Strategic Investment

June 16, 2026
By Ricardo A Vela
Since 1981, News & Information Outreach in Spanish (NOS) has served as a bridge between UC ANR research and statewide programs and California’s Spanish-speaking communities. For more than four decades, NOS has evolved alongside an increasingly diverse Latino population, adapting its communication…
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Event

Composting with Worms Workshop, (Vermicomposting) Santa Clara

Jul 25, 2026

Worm CompostingJoin us for a worm composting workshop. Participants will learn how to transform their household kitchen scraps into a rich, fine, and nutritious soil amendment for their gardens. This class will be led by a local Certified Master Composter. Come prepared to learn about worm care and compare…
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension
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Keith Nathaniel
Together@Work: Article

Keith Nathaniel: 2026 Workplace Inclusion and Belonging Awardee

June 16, 2026
By Elizabeth A Moon
  Dr. Keith Nathaniel has been chosen as this year’s recipient for the Workplace Inclusion & Belonging Award! As the Los Angeles County Director & 4-H Youth Development Advisor with over 30 years of service in UC Cooperative Extension, Keith has demonstrated a keen dedication to expanding…
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Biological in Action at Reservoir Farms - Field Day

June 16, 2026
By Paramveer Singh
Join us at the upcoming Biologicals in Action Field Day at Reservoir Farms, co-hosted by Reservoir Farms and UCCE Monterey. This event will showcase the latest biological product evaluations underway through UCCE Monterey. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour Reservoir Farms, an agtech incubator…
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