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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Event

Native Plants in Your Garden: The Why and How in 3 Classes

May 30, 2026

Join Master Gardeners in a 3 part series on Native Plants in Your GardenFrustrated with nursery-bought plants quickly dying in your garden? Learn how landscaping with native plants can transform your yard into an eye-catching area of year-round beauty with lots of happy pollinators and birds. Learn how…
UCCE in Santa Barbara County
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Kern County: Event

YQCA In Person Workshop

Jun 27, 2026

Log on to your YQCA account, register for event, pay fee, and take pretest prior to event  
Kern County
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

It’s Not Dirt - It’s Soil

April 30, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Article by Carl MehlhopeWhile going through the Master Gardener training, I made what I thought was an innocent comment. I was with a group of Master Gardeners, and I casually referred to the “dirt” in the garden we were looking at. A veteran Master Gardener quickly, but kindly, corrected me.“That’s not dirt…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Vegetable Planting Guide for Coastal Regions

April 29, 2026
By Ask A Master Gardener
IntroductionWelcome to our Vegetable Planting Guide for Coastal Regions of Contra Costa County. We hope this information inspires you to try many different vegetables in your home garden!How to Use This Planting GuideUse this Planting Guide if your garden is in the coastal region of Contra Costa County …
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Herbs Zoom Encore
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Growing Seeds Made Easy - ZOOM

May 8, 2026

Growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs from seed is easy and economical, once you know what to do. Join Master Gardeners of OC to learn everything you need to become a seed planting pro in no time. The talk will include selection, sowing, thinning, transplanting and hardening, along with practical…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Growing Herbs - Laguna Beach
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Grow Food Anywhere - San Juan Capistrano

May 28, 2026

Imagine the endless possibilities for your garden, where every corner can flourish with vibrant vegetables, fragrant herbs, and succulent fruits! By making informed choices rooted in research-based practices, you can transform your outdoor space into a thriving edibles haven. Let your curiosity lead you…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Small spaces
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Gardening in Small Spaces - Laguna Woods

May 26, 2026

If you plan it, you can do it. Discover tips and tricks to transform your gardening space, no matter how small, using ornamental plants. Enhance your garden to make an impact with various shapes, textures, and colors of plants. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss soil, integrated pest…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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