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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Growing Tomatoes in Containers

January 22, 2026
By CoCoMG Volunteers
 If you have limited space, growing tomatoes in containers is a great alternative to planting in the ground. Make sure to choose a sunny spot that gets at least 6-8 hours of direct sun and follow these tips for a successful growing season.1. Choose the right tomato variety.  Select either…
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University of California 4-H Youth Development Program: Event

2026 State 3D Archery Competition

Mar 28, 2026

3D Archery Championship - Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 9:00 AMSpringville Archery Club Range - Springville, CA 93265Shooters may enter only one category. The county office must verify enrollment. Completed entry form and check from the county, made payable to: Tulare County 4-H Leader’s Council (TC 4-H LC) is…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Ditch the Grass! Create a Drought-Tolerant Landscape/Simi Valley

Aug 1, 2026

Photo credit Pixabay Ditch the Grass! Create a Drought-Tolerant Landscape  Learn how to safely remove your water-hungry lawn and replace it with a beautiful, drought-tolerant garden. This class covers turf removal techniques, soil preparation, plant selection for your climate, and installation…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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UCCE Lassen County: Page

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Lassen County Cooperative Extension  707 Nevada Street Susanville, CA 96130 Phone: (530) 251-2601Staff ListName Title Email Phone Number Laura Snell Interim Lassen County CES Director and Livestock & Natural Resources AdvisorContact Us | Modoc County lksnell@ucanr.edu (530) 233-6400 David Lile…
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Garden Notes: Article

Offenses in the Garden That Trees (and Shrubs) Can’t Forgive

January 22, 2026
By Marceline D Sousa
Sherida Phibbs, UC Master Gardener Recently, my quiet neighborhood became an unintended classroom in what not to do with trees. In a short time, several neighbors made choices that seriously harmed mature trees—whether by topping, removing, or poorly pruning them. Watching these beautiful shade trees…
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Garden Notes: Article

Protecting Plants from Extreme Cold

January 22, 2026
By Marceline D Sousa
Constance Starner, UC Master Gardener When you see leaves shriveling and turning black after a freeze, the plant is obviously damaged, but you may wonder exactly how that damage occurs. With a freeze, it’s the ice that forms in the plant cells when temperatures fall to 32°F or less, making water…
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UC ANR Policy Institute: Page

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Contact Our Team  Anne Megaro, Ph.D. Title: Interim Director Phone: (530) 400-9337 Email: ammegaro@ucanr.edu  Sara Garcia, Ph.D. Title: Associate Director Email: sargarcia@ucanr.edu  JoLynn Miller Title: Interim Associate Director and 4-H Youth Development Advisor Phone: (209)…
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Government and Community Relations: Page

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Contact Our TeamImage Anne Megaro, Ph.D. Title: Director Phone: 530-400-9337 Email: ammegaro@ucanr.edu   Nestor Lopez Title: Associate Director Phone: 530-723-3024 Email: nflopez@ucanr.edu Image  
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Government and Community Relations: Page

County Spotlights

Counties are expected to complete a 2-page (1-page front and back) county overview by November 1st of each year (or the following Monday if November 1st lands on a weekend), which will be used for communication and advocacy purposes. For 2025, County Spotlights are due on Monday, November 3rd.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Calla

January 22, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Nancy Forrest One plant that grows in abundance in my yard is the Calla (Zantedeschia aethiopica). This morning, after the rain, I noticed the first bloom and beginning of the Calla plants “patch” that comes up every year in my side yard. The Calla is from the Zantedeschia genus and belongs to…
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