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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Raised Bed Gardening/Ventura

Event Date
Sep 16, 2025

RAISED BED GARDENINGLearn about types of raised beds, how to plant in a raised bed and important tips on soil and irrigation.  See a demonstration of building a raised bed.Taught by certified Master Gardener, Lee Rosenboom.Day: Tuesday, Sept 16, 2025Time: 4:30-6pmWhere: Hill Rd Library, 1070 S…
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Hydroponics
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space/Ventura

Event Date
Oct 21, 2025

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…
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dry grass on a sloping hillside caught in a blaze of fire
Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Weeds, Wildlands, & Wildfires

Event Date
Nov 5, 2025

Join invasive plant expert Chris McDonald to learn about the impacts of invasive weeds and how they are managed in California.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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The Backyard Gardener: Article

Too Much of a Good Thing!

August 13, 2025
By Dustin W Blakey
By Alison Collin, Master Gardener Volunteer August can be a very busy and challenging time for gardeners – the fruit and vegetable harvest is in full swing, squash bugs need to be monitored daily, several species of weeds begin to germinate, and many plants that flowered earlier in the season are in…
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Volunteer

You can help 4-H youth learn and practice new skills Volunteers are important to help 4-H youth "learn-by-doing". As a  4-H volunteer, you work side-by-side with 4-H youth in youth-adult partnerships, where you grow together in shared responsibility and decision-making.Improve your own…
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Youth Enrollment

Enrollment Information Congratulations! You have started your journey to joining the San Luis Obispo County 4-H Community. We want to ensure that it goes as smoothly as possible for you and your family! We have outlines a list of steps to take to begin your enrollment. Annual enrollment usually…
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Invasive Spotted Lanternfly: Page

Invasive Species Training Toolkits

UC Master Gardener Program offers training toolkits designed just for UC Master Gardeners to use in educating other Master Gardener volunteers and their communities.Toolkit ContentsToolkits may contain any or all of the following: Slide Decksspeakers scriptaction and directionscustomizable…
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