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Microscopes from the California Master Beekeeper Program. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Addison to the Bee: 'Be Safe'

August 25, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 When the UC Davis-based California Master Beekeeper Program (CAMBP) interacts with children at various events, they hope to make a difference.At the Vacaville Museum Guild's annual Children's Party. held recently in the Vacaville Museum on Buck Avenue, Vacaville, they did just that.We just received a…
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Free Expert Advice
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Lowe’s Question-and-Answer Table

Sep 6, 2025

Bring your gardening questions to the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County question-and-answer table outside the nursery doors at Lowe’s, 2250 Lake Washington Blvd., West Sacramento, from 10 to noon on Saturday, Sept. 6.Master gardeners staff this table the first and third Saturdays of each month.You can…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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ANR Employee News: Article

Learning & Development: AI landscape, food waste, civic engagement, effective impact statements, new aggie enterprise sys, conflict competence, teamwork

August 25, 2025
By Jodi L Azulai
Learning & DevelopmentLanding page | Archived webANRs | Learning resources Extension Methods & Delivery Building Support   Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Office, Team, and Personal Development EXTENSION METHODS & DELIVERYHelping the Extension Community Navigate the Emerging AI…
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Nasturtiums, violas, and calendula tucked in with edible greens and herbs
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Rethinking the Lawn

Nov 12, 2025

Program: In this presentation, you will learn why lawns are not eco- friendly, watch a short video that shows the best method to easily eliminate one, and discover how to decide the best use for the space. We will discuss the latest in walkable green plants, plus a host of other possibilities that will…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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irrigation setup
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Updating and Repairing an Existing Irrigation System

Oct 18, 2025

Program: Keep your irrigation system in top shape with our class on updating and repairing existing setups. This hands-on session will dive into troubleshooting techniques and maintenance strategies for common issues encountered in irrigation systems. You'll learn how to identify worn components, implement…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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honeybee
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Habitat Gardening: Bring Birds, Bees & Butterflies to Your Yard

Oct 4, 2025

Program: A habitat is a place where wildlife such as insects, herps, birds, and even mammals can find food, water and shelter. But wild habitats are decreasing at an alarming rate, having a serious negative effect on wildlife populations everywhere. Learn how you can help reverse this trend by using plants,…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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Yellowjacket
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Managing yellowjackets in your garden

August 25, 2025
 Ah, summertime in Marin! Long, sunny days, backyard barbecues, and—unfortunately—those uninvited guests at the picnic table: yellowjackets. These striped speedsters seem to have an uncanny knack for sniffing out your sandwich and making a beeline for your lemonade. But before you reach for the swatter,…
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Photo of a bouquet with a variety of chrysanthemums from the garden.
The Savvy Sage: Article

Getting Acquainted with Heirloom Chrysanthemums

August 25, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article and photos by Pam McCabe - In September, potted or florist chrysanthemums (mums for short) start appearing in supermarkets and garden centers in hues of yellow, orange, brown, and burgundy. They are meant to be used for seasonal décor and discarded at the end of the season. They may…
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Photo of Tree Davis volunteers during a community tree planting event
The Savvy Sage: Article

Tree Davis: Creating a Sustainable Tree Canopy for Yolo County’s Future

August 25, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article by Lorie Hammond - As you walk Yolo County’s tree-lined streets, parks, and bike paths, you might take them for granted, with no notion of how they got there or are maintained. The purpose of this article is to laud the work of Tree Davis, a non-profit organization whose members have…
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soil
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

What can we do to Protect, Improve and Nurture our Soils?/Simi Valley

Jan 24, 2026

What can we do to Protect, Improve and Nurture our Soils?Join the Ventura County Master Gardener, Dani Brusius, and learn about the importance of nurturing our garden's soil. The healthier the soil, the happier our plants will be. Learn about types of soil, soil texture and structure, soil amendments and…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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