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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Page

About Us

 Welcome to the UC Master Gardener Program of Santa Barbara County! Since 1990, our trained volunteers have been helping residents of Santa Barbara County grow healthy gardens using research-based information from the University of California. We're part of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR),…
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

When Life Gives You Citrus (and Pests)

February 23, 2026
By Yulie Velez
Citrus season is here! And some citrus pests may be too. Perhaps you’ve encountered a few ant problems with your citrus trees, but did you know there are other pests you should be on the lookout for such as psyllids, leafminers, cottony cushion scale, and mealybugs? Read more below for tips on how to…
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Grown in Marin: Event

Finding Farmland Guide: Presentation and Q&A #2

Mar 24, 2026

 Join us for an overview of our new guide “Evaluating Your Land for Leasing to a Specialty Crop Farmer”. Presentation by Vince Trotter (UCCE Marin), Scott Chang-Fleeman, and David Vigil (Kitchen Table Advisors).Two sessions available:Friday March 13th, 1-2PM REGISTER for ZoomTuesday March 24th, 2-3PM…
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Grown in Marin: Event

Finding Farmland Guide: Presentation and Q&A #1

Mar 13, 2026

 Join us for an overview of our new guide “Evaluating Your Land for Leasing to a Specialty Crop Farmer”. Presentation by Vince Trotter (UCCE Marin), Scott Chang-Fleeman, and David Vigil (Kitchen Table Advisors).Two sessions available:Friday March 13th, 1-2PM REGISTER for ZoomTuesday March 24th, 2-3PM…
Grown in Marin
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Winter gardening tips for Marin County

February 23, 2026
February in Marin County holds a quiet kind of magic. The days become noticeably longer and a bit warmer. The hills are still emerald as the winter rain and air carry a crisp brightness between storms, and although the garden is seemingly asleep, it is humming below the surface. For gardeners in our county,…
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UC Rice Blog: Article

2025 Delta Rice Recap

February 23, 2026
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
This article is my annual review of UCCE Delta rice research and seasonal observations.Variety Trial: Delta rice acreage has been steadily increasing, and yields are comparable with the statewide average (Table 1). I estimate that Delta acreage approached, if not exceeded, 15,000 acres in 2025. To…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Gardening for Year Round Meals: Sun Mapping Your Garden

Mar 14, 2026

 Gardening For Year Round Meals Join Karen Slinkard, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County to talk about sun mapping your garden, ideal germination conditions for vegetable seeds,  and edible flowers to add to your garden and meals. Karen will share her experience from more than fifty years of…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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