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UCCE East Bay: Article

Raising the “Fancy” Standard for California Trees

September 16, 2025
By Andrew Miller
California’s urban forests deserve nothing less than “Fancy” trees. Jessie Godfrey, UC ANR Environmental Horticulture and Water Resource Management Advisor, is elevating the work of “Team Fancy,” a group of nursery professionals advocating for state-specific tree quality standards. These standards aim to…
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West Side Research and Extension Center: Page

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Meet the teamAdministration Atef Swelam Director Kearney and West Side Research and Extension Centers Phone: 559-646-6060 Email: aiswelam@ucanr.edu                 Academic and Cooperative Extension StaffAdministrative Staff Karen M Motley Business…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Getting Ready for the Plant Exchange

September 16, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Cindy YeeI've always looked forward to the plant exchange, even before becoming a master gardener.  It feels like a plant Christmas and is such a fun event for MGs who generously grow and donate everything, and the public who gleefully find all kinds of beautiful plants, trees, cuttings, roots,…
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Employee Comment: Proposed policy on sustainable practices, IT accessibility

September 16, 2025
By Rachel J Lloyd
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on the following two proposed policy changes.Employee Comment: Proposed Presidential Policy on Sustainable PracticesUCOP invites comments on the proposed revisions to the existing Presidential Policy on Sustainable Practices. The policy is…
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HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

Tree Staking

September 15, 2025
By Help Desk Team
Since we’re approaching fall and the best time to plant many landscape trees, it’s time to talk about staking those trees. Many newly planted trees do not need to be staked. Trees that might benefit include those planted in windy areas or on slopes, trees planted in sandy soil, and top-heavy trees with no…
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Installing an operating a drip watering system for your home garden
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Installing and Operating a Drip Watering System

Nov 15, 2025

 Does your current irrigation system exceed 90% efficiency getting water to the root zones of your plants? This presentation will provide options and key considerations for drip irrigation to put the right amount of water in the right place when plants need it without excess runoff, over-spray, or waste…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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Succulent health care talk
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Healthcare for Succulents

Nov 8, 2025

 Now that you have planted succulents in your garden, Sonoma County Master Gardener Anne Lowings will discuss how to keep them healthy and looking good all year round. Learn how to propagate them, so you can share them with your friends. And feel free to bring along ailing succulent plants for a…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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UC Master Gardeners of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Late Summer Garden Spruce Ups

September 15, 2025
By Robin E Martin
Planting Ideas for Late Summer Blooms  Here are some late summer flowers that will rejuvenate the look of the garden and lift any gardener’s spirits. Summer Hyacinth, Ornithogalum candicans, is a perennial bulb; plant it now for next year’s bloom. It has a blooming funnel-shaped flower, and…
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Sonoma coast landscape plants for the home garden
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Choosing Landscape Plants that Thrive on the Sonoma Coast

Oct 18, 2025

 Fall is the best time to plant, and choosing plants that thrive in our unique coastal zone will help ensure success for your home landscape. Join us for a presentation on evaluating your space, preparing for sustainable planting, and selecting mostly native plants for easy maintenance, beauty, and…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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