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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Planting for Pollinators

August 3, 2026
Lake Tahoe Master Gardeners recently led a class highlighting the importance of creating pollinator-friendly landscapes and the simple steps homeowners can take to support these essential species. As habitat loss, chemical contamination, and climate change continue to contribute to declining pollinator…
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Two monarch larvae, black with black spines, on a green pipevine leaf, next to a femalle monarch pupae, in the author's garden

Seen Any Monarchs Lately?

August 2, 2026
By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.  Every morning when I venture into my garden for my daily walk-through, I hope I will see the golden wings of a monarch butterfly. Occasionally I am lucky, but at this time of year, they are not laying eggs on my milkweed. They are just passing…
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Blast in 2026

August 2, 2026
By Luis A Espino
I found blast in two fields last week; one is near Willows and the other is near Maxwell. The infections seem to be starting; there were only a few leaf lesions. In these fields, and in a third one near Knights Landing, I am also monitoring weather.Three things are needed for disease to start: the pathogen,…
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medium-scale backyard aquaponics system
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Growing Fish and Food in Harmony: Backyard Aquaponics - San Jose

Aug 21, 2027

Growing Fish and Food in Harmony: Backyard Aquaponics Curious about growing food without soil? Join UC Master Gardener Ahmed Alhafidh to explore aquaponics—a sustainable growing method that combines fish and plants in a self-balancing, recirculating water ecosystem. Learn how fish waste provides natural…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Outsmarting Garden Pests: Squirrels, Gophers, and more - San Jose

Apr 17, 2027

Outsmarting Garden Pests: Solutions for Gophers, Squirrels, Rats, and More Are uninvited critters turning your garden into their personal buffet? Join us for an informative talk by UC Master Gardener Matt Hall on managing common vertebrate pests—including gophers, ground squirrels, voles, and rats…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Photo of a plant sale with a variety of lilies, rosemary and roses. Volunteers in blue shirts stand under a pop-up sun shade.
UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Article

Get Your Hands Dirty in Tuolumne County

August 1, 2026
The word “biodiversity” means the number and variety of living things existing in a specific area. The more biodiverse an ecosystem, the more resilient it is to perturbation or upset. We normally think of biodiversity in terms of the animals and plants we can see. But biodiversity may be even more important…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Helpful Garden Tips for August 2026

August 1, 2026
By Peyton Ellas, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
August 1, "Lammas Day," or "Lughnasadh" to the Celts, marks the midpoint between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox. Historically, it was the first day of the grain harvest in northern Europe. To celebrate, enjoy a nice slice of bread, make a corn dolly, and continue to keep the garden work light…
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Red and orange climbing roses
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Rosie's corner: August rose updates

August 1, 2026
 Well, this year is speeding by. I do know I am ready for some fall and winter weather. The weather forecasts for the beginning of August are anything but winter weather. So, I will briefly go over again on how to care for your roses in hot weather. Make sure you water deeply on the days you can…
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