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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Windbreak Tree(s)

May 1, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Maybe eucalyptus?So you thought there were only three species of eucalyptus? Well there are a lot more and they all grow differently. Here's an interesting study evaluating their performance in the Central Valley which probably has value along coastal Southern California, as well.https://www.nrcs.usda.gov…
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report – 05/1/2026

May 1, 2026
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…
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photo of row of blooming purple lavender
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Event

Love of Lavender Workshop

May 23, 2026

UC Master Gardeners of Merced County presents "Love of Lavender", a Public Workshop on Saturday, May 23rd from 10am-12pm. Presenter: Roz Tampone, UC Master Gardener of Fresno County Topics covered: -History of lavender -Types of lavender -How to grow in pots -Culinary uses of lavender -Crafts to make with…
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County
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Set your summer garden for Success
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Set Your Summer Garden Up For Success

May 30, 2026

Come learn about using Integrated Pest Management to have your healthiest garden yet! No harsh chemicals needed.Event flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Article

Garden To-Dos: May 2026

May 1, 2026
By Allison Plagenza
By Pat Shay, UC Master Gardener of Merced CountyIt’s the time of the year we’ve all been waiting for, right!? Warmer temps, so we can start planting. Loads of marked up catalogs and seed packets ready for use. A couple of bags of fresh potting soil to start the seeds and pot up starts either from our own…
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Carpinus hedge

A Napa Valley Arborist visits Scotland

May 1, 2026
By David Shubin, UC Master Gardener of Napa County and ISA Certified Arborist.  My recent visit to the Royal Botanical Garden in Edinburgh, Scotland, offered a pleasant reminder of how climate shapes not only what we grow, but how we maintain and design landscapes. In Napa Valley, much of my work as a…
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Hummingbird nectaring on flowers in the UC Davis Bee Haven.

TOC Day: Learning About the Pollinators in the UC Davis Bee Haven

May 1, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Children of UC Davis and UC Davis Health System employees learned about the birds and the bees (and other pollinators) at the recent Take Our Children (TOC) to Work Day, hosted by the UC Davis Bee Haven. The sights and sounds captivated the special visitors: honey bees buzzed, Western tiger…
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HLB tolerant rootstock

Citrus Rootstock Tolerant of HLB

May 1, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Growers association Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM) on April 28 called the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) approval of Soilcea’s CarriCea™ T1 citrus rootstock registration “a major milestone.” According to FCM, CarriCea™ T1 is a first-of-its-kind citrus rootstock designed to tolerate citrus…
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Pink roses
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Rosie's corner: What to do about Botrytis blight

May 1, 2026
Can you believe the year is almost halfway over? Time is flying! Walking around the neighborhood, I noticed that there are roses which look like they have measles. As far as I know, measles is not contagious from humans to roses (thank goodness!). If you see red dots or spots on the petals of your…
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