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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: June 5 - 11

June 4, 2026
June days are the longest of the year - take advantage of the extra hours in your garden.TasksCheck drip irrigation lines and emitters for leaks or clogs and adjust to provide adequate moisture.Thin fruit on stone and pome fruit trees.Spider mites can be discouraged by rinsing dust from foliage.Stake tall,…
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Preserving Avocados to Enjoy All Year - Online

Jun 23, 2026

Preserving Avocados to Enjoy All YearTuesday, June 23, 2026    7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PT   Online via ZoomJune is California Avocado Month! It's the perfect time to learn how to make the most of avocados while at peak harvest and quality. UC Master Food Preservers will share practical, research…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Garlic Preservation Basics: Safe Curing, Dehydrating & Pickling - Online

Jun 16, 2026

Garlic Preservation Basics: Safe Curing, Dehydrating & PicklingTuesday, June 16, 2026   7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PT   Online via ZoomLearn safe, research-based methods for proper curing, dehydrating, and pickling garlic bulbs and seasonal scapes.Learn practical, research-based methods for preserving…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: It's Blueberry Season! | El Dorado County

June 4, 2026
Preserve Today, Relish Tomorrow. Many of our local u-pick blueberry farms are open between late-May and mid-July. We all know blueberries are pretty expensive, but, oh, so worth the effort and expense. Here is a recipe that gets the most out of your harvest basket: Blueberry Bonanza is two recipes in…
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Save the Taste, Stop the Waste (English & Spanish)-Online

Jun 9, 2026

Save the Taste, Stop the Waste (English & Spanish)  Tuesday, June 9, 2026  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PT  Online via ZoomIn this one-hour webinar, we will talk about the basics of food preservation and how an everyday person can start preserving food today, how to keep your food fresher,…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Beyond Jam: Preserving Peaches, Plums & Apricots - Online event

Jun 6, 2026

Learn safe ways to preserve peaches, plums, and apricots with fruit butters, compotes, BBQ sauce, and more.Go beyond jam and discover creative, research-based ways to preserve summer stone fruit at home. In this one-hour online class, participants will explore safe methods for preserving peaches, plums, and…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
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SoCal Desert Plant Pathology: Article

Onion Downy Mildew Fungicide Efficacy Trial - 2025/26

June 4, 2026
By Ana Maria Pastrana Leon
A fungicide efficacy trial was conducted at the Emerald Seed Co. research farm in El Centro, CA, from September 2025 to March 2026 to evaluate the effectiveness of various fungicide treatments against onion downy mildew (Peronospora destructor) under field conditions. The trial included 9 treatments across 4…
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UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County: Event

North Coast Olive Field Day

Jul 21, 2026

Please join us for the North Coast Olive Field Day! Activities are just a short walk through the orchard to McEvoy Ranch’s Long Barn. The field day offers an opportunity for attendees to move freely between tables interacting and learning about the latest research on olives. Visit all nine tables to be…
UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Evening in the Garden

Aug 4, 2026

Explore the educational plots, chat with UC Master Gardener volunteers, enjoy kids’ activities, and bring your garden questions, problem plants, or pest mysteries (no samples).We’ll also celebrate 30 years of sharing research-based gardening education in San Luis Obispo County.Free parking. No registration…
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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