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Garden Song

June 14, 2026
By Gail Pavlosky, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.  Sometimes, while I am in the garden — my hands in the soil and the scent of hummingbird sage rising in the Napa sun — a song comes to mind that shifts my attention. My hands may still be working, but something deeper happens: an awareness of the…
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Celosia and Marigolds
UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Article

Pick Me! Celosia and Marigolds in Tuolumne County

June 13, 2026
Pick Me! Celosia and MarigoldsBy UCCE Master Gardener Julie Silva           You have seen it while standing at the nursery in spring, staring at flats and flats of color.  What you should really be staring at are the two grey-haired ladies with over…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Gardening for Disabled Persons and the Elderly

June 13, 2026
By UC Master Gardeners of Tulare/Kings County
Although far from being handicapped, some of us do fall into the ranks of being considered a "Senior Citizen." When deciding that we want to garden for as long as physically possible, we can plan an outdoor space accordingly. Here are some suggestions, if you are thinking of making life in the garden easier…
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A June Pest Update in Alison's Garden

June 12, 2026
By Dustin W Blakey
By Alison Collin, UC Master Gardener Volunteer  This year has certainly put a damper on the joy and health benefits of gardening. One challenge after another has appeared in my usually productive garden.Voles Move InEarlier in the year, I noticed a mound of earth in one of the borders and assumed…
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Tasty tomatoes! Nancy Kawakita
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Summer Vegetable and Fruit Trees: To Trim or not To Trim - Palo Alto

Jul 11, 2026

We’ll tackle midsummer vegetable questions and demonstrate summer fruit-tree pruning. Do you trim your tomatoes, buzz or tap your tomato flowers, trim your basil for more bounty? When do you side-dress your tomatoes and manually pollinate your cucumbers and squash? We will have a Summer pear pruning…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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medium-scale backyard aquaponics system
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Aquaponics: Growing Fish and Food in Harmony - Cupertino

Aug 19, 2026

Join us for an evening exploration of aquaponics, a fascinating way to grow vegetables and fish together in one closed-loop system. Learn how this sustainable method recycles water, produces nutrient-rich food, and brings the science of ecosystems to life. Perfect for gardeners, tinkerers, and anyone curious…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Kale and bok chop plants growing in a raised bed with chicken-wire fencing to protect them from rabbits
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

MCP Starting Cool-Season Vegetables From Seed - San Jose

Jul 18, 2026

It’s Summertime! Why think about starting a Cool-Season Garden in July? Because it’s time to start seeds to grow the vegetables you love to eat in Winter! Our cool season stays warm enough to allow us to grow a great variety of tasty vegetables, from beets to broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, kale or leeks,…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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