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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Growing and Pruning Roses

Jun 10, 2026

Program: Come learn how to select, grow, and prune roses for our local gardens. There will be a demonstration on how to prune roses during the class.Speaker: Rod Kerr is a Master Gardener who has been growing and tending roses for more than 30 years. He has been teaching classes on growing roses to master…
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packets of seeds spread out on a table
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Plant a Seed - A Seed Swap to Kick off Summer Reading

Jun 10, 2026

Program: Seed swap and plant exchange to kick off the San Anselmo summer reading program for children. Patrons of all ages can choose seeds and do planting activities with the assistance of UC Marin Master Gardeners.Cost: FREESponsors: Marin Master Gardeners and San Anselmo Library  
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Creating Your California Native Habitat

May 4, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Article by Vincent HughesHave you ever thought about creating your own native habitat garden? If so, you’ve come to the right place! But are you new to the idea of creating a native habitat garden, or just curious about what a native habitat garden is? You’ve also come to the right place! For those of you…
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Culinary Herbs - MoPride Center

May 23, 2026

Learn how to grow and dry fresh herbs and spices, brew herbal tea, and use plants to make your cooking more flavorful. Take home free seed packets to start your own herb garden!
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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Monarch butterfly on a Tithonia diversifolia, Mexican sunflower
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Sunflowers: the perfect way to brighten your day

May 4, 2026
 The sunflower, Helianthus annuus, is an annual in the Asteraceae family widely seen across California. From ancient domestication to modern gardens, sunflowers are easy to grow, offer food and habitat for wildlife, and brighten our gardens with cheerful blooms.  Dating back 4500 or more years…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Planting Under and Around Coast Live Oak Quercus agrifolia

May 4, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Article by Pam MuickCoast live oak is a native, evergreen oak emblematic of coastal California. It grows throughout Solano and Yolo counties.  Generally growing no further than thirty miles of the coast, it is a fast-growing and statuesque species.  All oaks are keystone species due to the…
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A composite image showing a mountain watershed and dam, water treatment infrastructure with large pipes, and a control room with monitoring screens, illustrating the journey of water from source through treatment to system operations.
Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California: Article

Drinking Water Week 2026 : From Source to System: A Regional Check on Reliability, Risk, and Responsibility

May 3, 2026
By Esther N Lofton
 Drinking Water Week 2026From Source to System: A Regional Check on Reliability, Risk, and Responsibility.Drinking Water Week, observed May 3 to 9 for this year (2026), is often treated as a public awareness moment. For agencies, engineers, regulators, and policymakers, it should function as a…
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