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Plant California Natives in drifts and in groups of at least 3 of the same variety for the most impact. Photo: Alice Cason
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Intro to Pruning California Natives

Sep 12, 2026

Program: Many of our Marin landscapes are filled with plants from across the globe—chosen over the years for their beauty, availability, or practicality. Today, more gardeners are rethinking those choices and looking to create landscapes that truly support the local ecosystem. California native plants offer…
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Natives. Photo credit: Jeff Silva, CNPS
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Native Ground Covers

Sep 9, 2026

Program: Ground covers serve many functions in the landscape, including suppressing weeds, reducing erosion, replacing lawns, softening hardscapes, and filling in large expanses. Native groundcovers have the benefits of being adapted to our environment and supporting native biodiversity. In addition, they…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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Vegetable gardens and turf can be exceptions to a low-water-use garden but consider reducing or eliminating your lawn. Photo: Wikimedia
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Edible Perennials

Aug 21, 2026

Program: Discover the world of perennial vegetables—long-lived plants that return year after year, providing nutritious food with minimal effort! This presentation profiles a number of delicious vegetables you can grow here in Marin and explores a “plant-it-once” system that builds soil health and…
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Ripening blueberries. Photo courtesy of Gardensoft
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Growing Strawberries and Blueberries

Aug 15, 2026

Program: Are you interested in growing strawberries and/or blueberries, or have you tried to do so unsuccessfully in the past? Come and learn which varieties are recommended, what their requirements are for light, soil, water and fertilizer, how to plant and care for your plants, how to propagate them, and…
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20 great plants for Marin
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Twenty Great Plants for Marin Gardens

Aug 5, 2026

Program: Are you new to gardening, or considering making some changes to your garden this fall? Come learn about 20 plants that do exceptionally well in Marin gardens. One of these perennials and shrubs is sure to appeal to you. We will discuss growth habits, cultural requirements and drought tolerance for…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Pregunte a un Maestro Conservador de Alimentos de la Universidad de California (En línea)

Aug 26, 2026

Únase en línea a los Maestros Conservadores de Alimentos de la Universidad de California para una sesión gratuita de preguntas y respuestas en español sobre métodos seguros y basados ​​en la investigación para la conservación de alimentos. Un panel de voluntarios especializados en congelación,…
UC Master Food Preserver
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Backlighting by Entomologist Joel Hernandez at UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden

What a Fun Moth Night!

July 22, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 The Bohart Museum of Entomology's annual Moth Night, held Saturday, July 18, was "so much fun," said Tabatha Yang, education and outreach coordinator."We enjoy sharing the big diverse world of moths with folks from all over," Yang said. "We also appreciated our moth experts sharing knowledge with…
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

2026 Central Coast Region Organic Agriculture Conference / Conferencia de Agricultura Orgánica de la Costa Central 2026

Sep 15, 2026 - Sep 16, 2026

Join us to celebrate organic agriculture in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties!September 15 & 16 in San Luis Obispo, CAClick this link to visit the event website for full details and to register! Registration closes September 5, 2026.Join UC Organic Agriculture Institute (UC OAI) and…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Page

Planting, Growing, and Curing Garlic

Events Calendar > Fall Garden Fair > Garlic and ShallotsThe best time to plant garlic in Santa Clara County is between mid-October and the end of November, preferably a month before the first frost of the season.Soil preparationGarlic tolerates a wide variety of soils, but does best in loose, loamy…
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