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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Firewise Gardening Panel

Oct 23, 2025

Join us for a panel and garden workshop about fire-safe landscaping. Hear from experts from the UC Master Gardeners, Monterey County Firewise, and the Fire Department Door open at 5:30 PM$15 General Admission$10 for Museum members
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
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Avocado Grower Seminar 03/12/26
Kings County UC Cooperative Extension: Event

Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley

Mar 12, 2026

Avocado Grower SeminarPresented by California Avocado Society, California, Avocado Commission, UC Cooperative ExtensionExploring Avocado Growing in the Central ValleyCome see for yourself! SpeakersLunchFarm ToursThursday, March 128:30AM - 3:00PMLindcove Research Center, Tulare County FlyerAvocado…
Kings County UC Cooperative Extension
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Tulare County Cooperative Extension: Event

SGMA Workshop

Oct 29, 2025

This workshop will provide growers with timely updates on the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) and explore practical options for managing land that may be fallowed under groundwater restrictions. Presentations will highlight opportunities for on-farm recharge, technical assistance available to…
Tulare County Cooperative Extension
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StarWalker Organic Farms Field Day Flyer
UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

StarWalker Organic Farms Field Day

Oct 23, 2025

Join us at StarWalker Organic Farms, the nation’s first Regenerative Organic Certified® beef and pork producer, for a free Field Day with tours, breakout sessions, and community connection.  Why Attend? The demand for Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) food is growing fast — driven by consumers and…
UC Organic Agriculture Institute
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Workshop: Growing & Preserving Apples | UC Master Food Preservers with UC Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County

Oct 25, 2025

This class will give attendees a basic overview of caring for apple trees and an essential foundation for safely preserving apples. Preservation methods to be demonstrated include steam and water bath canning, dehydration, and freezing. Attendees will learn how to can Apple Cinnamon Conserve, dehydrate…
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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Garden Notes: Article

Horseradish: The Bold Root of History and Heritage

October 8, 2025
By Marceline D Sousa
Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) is a hardy perennial in the mustard family  (Brassicaceae, or Cruciferae) admired not only for its pungent character but also for its deep cultural and botanical roots. Though most often thought of in its culinary context, horseradish’s story spans geography,…
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An orange flower grows in a greenhouse
Green Blog: Article

California nursery industry grapples with plastics, water, nutrients

October 8, 2025
By Caroline D Champlin
Nursery owners and landscapers are anticipating a slew of new environmental regulations to impact business as usual. Scientists from University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources brought these hot topics, and many others, to business owners’ attention at the 2025 California Nursery Conference…
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Forensic entomologist Robert Kimsey explaining the importance of labeling. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Bugs for All, All for Bugs

October 8, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 The Bohart Museum of Entomology open house, themed "Museum ABCs: How to Collect and Curate,"  drew scores of insect enthusiasts.Held from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 5, in the Academic Surge Building, 455 Crocker Lane, UC Davis campus, the event attracted visitors from as far away as Arizona and as…
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Benicia Library Fall Gardening Series! Bokashi: the indoor alternative to outdoor composting! #ucmasterg
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Bokashi

Nov 15, 2025

Benicia Library Fall Gardening Series!Bokashi: the indoor alternative to outdoor composting!#ucmastergardenerssolano #ucanr #solanolibraryevents #bokashicomposting
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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