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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

Our Garden Talk - Making Our Creeks Healthier - OG2026

Jul 22, 2026

Bob will talk about the Walnut Creek Watershed (the largest in Contra Costa County), how to make creeks healthier, and what the Walnut Creek Watershed Council is doing to raise awareness of our creeks and how we can make our watershed healthier.Presented by Bob Simmons
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A small setup for growing micro greens on a wooden table
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Microgreens!

Jul 25, 2026

Grow fresh, flavorful greens in a surprisingly small space.Despite their small size, microgreens pack a nutritional punch and are a great addition to any diet.Join UC Master Gardener volunteers for a hands-on introduction to growing microgreens at home. We'll demonstrate the step-by-step process, from…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

Our Garden Talk - The Biological Logic of Pruning - OG 2026

Jul 15, 2026

Pruning is far more than just “giving a plant a haircut." Hair is dead tissue, but a branch is a living system. When you cut your hair, it regrows from the base. When you cut a branch, you aren’t just shortening it; you're performing “surgery” that unleashes a hormone response near the end of the cut that…
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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Glassy-winged sharpshooter adult on grapevine cane
Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

Be Aware! Invasive Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Found on Grapevines Sold at Northern California Costco Locations

May 29, 2026
By Dylan J Beal
I’ve got tough news folks. If you or someone you know recently purchased a grapevine plant at a Costco, please be aware of a detected invasive insect. Glassy-winged Sharpshooter has been identified on grapevine shipments sold at Northern California Costco locations between April 21 and May 19, 2026. Read…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

Our Garden Talk - What's the Buzz All About, Bees in the garden - OG2026

Jul 8, 2026

We look at the lives and importance of both honeybees and native bees. You will be able to see inside the demonstration hive (escape-proof), where the queen and worker bees will be on duty.Presented by UC Master Gardeners Sheila Weston and Stephen Guglielmana
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

Our Garden Talk - Getting Juicy: a Berry Good Gardening Talk - OG2026

Jul 1, 2026

UC Master Gardeners (MG) Bonnie Dwyer and David George team up for this summer’s popular best berry practices presentation at 'Our Garden'.  Based on her extensive experience, Bonnie will talk about Blueberries and Strawberries for the first half of the talk.  David will discuss Blackberries and…
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 5/28/2026

May 29, 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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Under the Solano Sun: Article

California Buckeye (Aesculus californica) Companion Plants

May 29, 2026
By Pamela Muick
California Buckeye is one of our most drought-tolerant species and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It often grows with oaks in the foothill regions of the state surrounding the Central Valley.In the words of John Thomas Howell, author of Marin Flora, the California Buckeye is a sight to behold in…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Drip Irrigation 101: How to Save Water and Grow Healthier Plants

May 29, 2026
By Melinda Nestlerode
If you had the opportunity to garden more sustainably, conserve our environment, and improve the viability of your plants by making one relatively easy and inexpensive change, would you do it?  Many people use traditional spray-head irrigation, or even hand-water outdoor plants, but there are a myriad…
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