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Merced County Cooperative Extension: Event

UCCE NSJV Processing Tomato Meeting

Feb 11, 2026

UCCE NSJV Processing Tomato Meeting In conjunction with CTGA 79th Annual Meeting & ExhibitFebruary 11, 2026, at the Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, CA. 8:00 am - 12:00 noon CE units available, Agenda coming soon To register or become an exhibitor, or for questions regarding…
Merced County Cooperative Extension
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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Succession Planting

Mar 4, 2026

We'll cover:  Timing for the home gardener, best plant choices, and growing produce.Image by M W from PixabayEvent flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Early Seed Starting

Feb 4, 2026

Come and learn how to: set up a grow space, use of grow lights and heat mats, hydroponics, and seed starting.Image by Anselmo Rodrigues from PixabayEvent flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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First and Last Frost Dates
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

First and Last Frost Dates

Jan 7, 2026

Understanding Frost Dates and how they can help you plan your gardening calendar!
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Dear Santa: A Gardener's List for Santa!

December 13, 2025
By UC Master Gardeners of Tulare/Kings County
All I want for Christmas this year is rain, more rain, healthy soil, and a biodiverse garden! But, just in case you can't put that in my stocking, here is a list of what I need and want. Some of the most helpful items would be:  1) A Japanese Hori-Hori digging tool/knife to weed and divide my…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Article

Must-have books for all North Bay Gardeners

December 13, 2025
 Question: I enjoy your “Advice To Grow By” column every week and sometimes read the links in the suggested reading section. Can you recommend any books or other sources that I can add to my gardening library? Answer: Great question! Many of our articles are researched directly from University of…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Article

We Want to Hear from You! (December 2025)

December 13, 2025
By Travis R Alexander
Travis Alexander, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program CoordinatorHave you been enjoying Save the Season newsletter? Do you have ideas on how we can make it even better?Let us know by filling out this survey by January 10, 2025. We will select one respondent at random to receive a prize.This data is…
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Honeycomb (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

A Sweet Collaboration: Honey and Mead

December 12, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 A sweet collaboration!The California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP), based at UC Davis, and The HIVE Tasting Room and Kitchen in Woodland, have joined forces--sweet forces--to present two courses at The Hive:  the first is The Science of Honey Tasting  from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on…
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Grown in Marin: Event

Fish Emulsion for Organic Production Webinar

Dec 16, 2025

Join Leah Philips of ECHO North America to learn how to turn fish scraps into a powerful on-farm fertilizer, how and when to use it in your production, and what to keep in mind to stay aligned with USDA organic regulations. This no-cost webinar is supported by the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership…
Grown in Marin
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Page

Composting Education & Organic Materials Management

Composting EducationThe Composting Education Program is a community-based, volunteer driven program that educates and supports Santa Clara County residents in diverting household organic waste. Utilizing trained Master Composters, the program provides free classes, K-12 school visits and community events to…
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