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CA Naturalist course
Grown in Marin: Event

California Naturalist Training at Hopland Research & Extension Center

Feb 21, 2026

The mission of the California Naturalist Program is to foster a diverse community of naturalists and promote stewardship of California's natural resources through education and service.The California Naturalist Program promotes environmental literacy and stewardship through discovery and…
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lambing school
Grown in Marin: Event

Lambing School at Hopland Research & Extension Center

Jan 16, 2026

Hours:  Friday, January 16: 12pm-4pm Saturday, January 17: 8am-4pm Sunday, January 18: 8am-12pmWhere: UC Hopland Research and Extension Center. 4070 University Road, Hopland, CA 95449. Limited low cost accommodation available for additional cost. Contact hbird@ucanr.edu to find out…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Composting 101:Turn Green Waste into Gold/Port Hueneme Library

Feb 10, 2026

Composting 101:Turn Green Waste into GoldJoin Certified Ventura County Master Gardener, Terry Garman, to learn the basics of making compost. Compost is nature’s best soil amendment. Learn how to recycle your waste and at the same time help your garden grow.  We will discuss all the tools and…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

House Plant Rescue/Port Hueneme Library

Jan 13, 2026

House Plant RescueHaving trouble with your houseplants? Join Certified Master Gardener, Gretchen Evirs, and learn how you can bring your houseplants back to life. Learn common problems and pests and the best conditions to grow your houseplants in.Date: Tuesday January 13, 2026Time: 4pm-5pmLocation: Port…
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Lilac Bush
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Nostalgia Gardening: Growing Memories In Your Backyard/Santa Paula Library

Feb 26, 2026

Nostalgia Gardening: Growing Memories In Your Backyard Journey back through the seasons of your life in this heartwarming class featuring cottage garden favorites, and beloved blooms that graced our grandparents' yards. Learn the elements of the gardening style called “Nostalgia Gardening,” with…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Garden to Table Series - Mid-Winter Vegetable Gardening/Santa Paula Library

Jan 13, 2026

Garden to Table Series - Mid-Winter Vegetable Gardening  Whether you're starting fresh or maintaining existing plantings, this class will help you succeed with winter vegetable gardening. Learn what to plant now (January-February), how to care for mid-season crops, and strategies for succession…
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Hydroponics
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space/ARC Ojai

Jan 10, 2026

Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space Discover the basics of hydroponic gardening in this 90 minute class designed for beginners with limited growing space. Learn about both commercial and DIY hydroponic systems, which plants thrive in soil-free environments, and simple maintenance…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

House Plant Rescue/Hill Rd Library

Feb 3, 2026

House Plant RescueHaving trouble with your houseplants? Join Certified Master Gardener, Gretchen Evirs, and learn how you can bring your houseplants back to life. Learn common problems and pests and the best conditions to grow your houseplants in.Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026Time: 5pm-6pmLocation: Hill Rd…
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Foxtail fern is not a fern; note the berries.
The Savvy Sage: Article

Ferns

November 24, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article and photos by Peg Smith - As a young child, my experiences with ferns included long walks across Derbyshire moorland where the bracken was twice as tall as I was. Other moorland ferns indicated boggy areas to avoid. Then there was the almost compulsory maidenhair fern house plant that…
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A whole dark purple-skinned sweetpotato flanked by pieces of purple sweetpotato flesh cut into curls
Food Blog: Article

Purple sweet potatoes create buzz

November 24, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
When West Coast consumers buy sweet potatoes at a store, chances are good that they will be choosing varieties that were selected by Scott Stoddard, UCCE farm advisor.
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