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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Garden to Table Series - Mid-Winter Vegetable Gardening/Santa Paula Library

Jan 13, 2026

Garden to Table Series - Mid-Winter Vegetable Gardening  Whether you're starting fresh or maintaining existing plantings, this class will help you succeed with winter vegetable gardening. Learn what to plant now (January-February), how to care for mid-season crops, and strategies for succession…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Hydroponics
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space/ARC Ojai

Jan 10, 2026

Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space Discover the basics of hydroponic gardening in this 90 minute class designed for beginners with limited growing space. Learn about both commercial and DIY hydroponic systems, which plants thrive in soil-free environments, and simple maintenance…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

House Plant Rescue/Hill Rd Library

Feb 3, 2026

House Plant RescueHaving trouble with your houseplants? Join Certified Master Gardener, Gretchen Evirs, and learn how you can bring your houseplants back to life. Learn common problems and pests and the best conditions to grow your houseplants in.Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026Time: 5pm-6pmLocation: Hill Rd…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Foxtail fern is not a fern; note the berries.
The Savvy Sage: Article

Ferns

November 24, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article and photos by Peg Smith - As a young child, my experiences with ferns included long walks across Derbyshire moorland where the bracken was twice as tall as I was. Other moorland ferns indicated boggy areas to avoid. Then there was the almost compulsory maidenhair fern house plant that…
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A whole dark purple-skinned sweetpotato flanked by pieces of purple sweetpotato flesh cut into curls

Purple sweet potatoes create buzz

November 24, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
When West Coast consumers buy sweet potatoes at a store, chances are good that they will be choosing varieties that were selected by Scott Stoddard, UCCE farm advisor.
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three straw forms resembling minions from Despicable Me

Agricultural Miku

November 24, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Haiku by Mike Gunther    Protectors of fieldsAwaiting change of land useYields to dormancy 
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Merced County Cooperative Extension: Page

Agricultural Programs

Agronomy and Weed ScienceLivestock and Range ManagementOrchard CropsVegetable CropsAg Tourism in Merced CountyAgriculture's Impact, Public Policy and Land UsePest Management/Training ResourcesTree and Vine
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Merced County Cooperative Extension: Event

Sweetpotato Meeting Spring 2026

Feb 12, 2026

60th Annual SWEETPOTATO MEETING Thursday, February 12, 2026  8:00 am - noon  UCCE Classroom  2145 Wardrobe Ave., Merced  7:30 am Signing in, coffee, and Jantz Sweetpotato muffins. Sponsored by Brian Hegland, Teleos Ag Solutions. 8:00 Scott Stoddard. Research update on 2025 trials…
Merced County Cooperative Extension
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Meyer lemon tree

Growing Happy, Healthy Meyer Lemon Trees

November 23, 2025
By Help Desk Team
  This time of year, we often hear from concerned growers of Meyer lemon trees and other citrus. The leaves are turning yellow, just as the fruit is nearing maturity. These symptoms are frequently due to nutrient deficiencies and/or too much or too little water. It could also be the cooling weather…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Is a Hedgerow Right for You?

November 22, 2025
By Peyton Ellas, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
 When is a group of plants a hedgerow instead of just a planting bed?A hedgerow is mostly defined by its purpose, more than by the types of plants or even the shape of the planting area. The word comes from the Old English word "hegg," meaning boundary, generally formed by plants that are close…
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