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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Growing Fruit

 Growing Subtropical Fruit trees and Plants - Kathryn Blankinship Grafting Fruit Trees - Kathryn BlankinshipCitrus - Cindy BruecksFruit Trees - Min Shan
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Growing Herbs

 Herbs - Cindy BruecksHerbs - Mary Friestedt
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Beginning Gardening

Topics: Basic Gardening 101 - Diana DrummeyGardening in San Diego: Climate, Soil, Suitable plants and Practices - Min ShanHarmonious Cultivation: Using crop rotation and companion planting - Shital ParikhBeginning Vegetable Gardening (Series of 4)
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Growing Gardens

 Beginning Gardening Growing HerbsGrowing FruitGrowing VegetablesGrowing OrnamentalsNative PlantsPet Friendly GardeningPropagationSeed SavingToxic PlantsTreesWater-Wise Gardening Garden Tools and Tool CareTool Care 101: The Essential Guide to Garden Hand ToolsKeeping Sharp: You-Care and Tool…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County: Event

Tomatoes and Peppers - Zoom

Aug 20, 2025

Please join us for a FREE virtual UC Master Food Preserver event from your computer or phone.This class will cover Roasted Red Pepper Spread, Herb Tomatoes, Tuscan Tomato Jam and Freezing Tomatoes.An email with Zoom information will be sent once you submit this registration. Click the yellow…
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Understanding Water in California

July 14, 2025
By Ben A Faber
We are excited to announce the launch of the California Water Course (register here), a bilingual (English/Español) program designed for entry level water professionals (or refresher), community and advocates, or any person interested in addressing California’s water challenges and solutions.This…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County: Event

Boiling Water Canning 101

Aug 9, 2025

 This is an in-person demonstration where you will watch and learn which foods can be safely preserved using the boiling water canning method. This class will cover the process, including the selection of produce and preparation of jams, jellies, canned fruits, and tomatoes.You'll get samples, handouts…
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Adult coyote walking through grass area with prey in its mouth.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Rodenticides: Further Restrictions in 2025

July 14, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce
Toxic baits, or rodenticides, used to control rodents around the home and garden can harm nontarget animals, such as pets, birds, coyotes, and other wildlife. To reduce these negative impacts, California has passed several laws to limit what rodenticides can be used, how, and by who. Here’s what you need to…
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UC Rice Blog: Article

Rice Production Workshop (July 23-24, 2025) - Cancelled

July 14, 2025
By Taiyu Guan
We regret to inform you that the Rice Production Workshop originally scheduled for July 23–24, 2025 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.If you have already paid the registration fee, we’ll be refunding your payment in full. The process is currently underway. If you have any questions regarding…
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