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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County 2025 Merced County Fair
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Event

2025 Merced County Fair

Jun 4, 2025 - Jun 8, 2025

The UC Master Gardeners of Merced County are excited to announce our participation in the Merced County Fair from Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 8! Visit our info booth in the Tioga Building for expert gardening advice and explore our unique 1950's inspired demo garden and 1950's soda shop…
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Amendments and Fertilizers

Sep 25, 2025

Program: In this informative presentation fertilizers and amendments will be discussed. Learn how and why to add them to your soil including the pros and cons of organic vs inorganic. Speaker: Keri Pon has been a UC Marin Master Gardener since 2011. She is involved with projects at the Indian Valley Organic…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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Leave grass clipping after mowing and reduce your need for fertilizer.
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Rethinking the Lawn

Aug 18, 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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Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

Community Education Specialist Highlight Series: Michael Jaquez

June 2, 2025
By Ana Resendiz
 Michael Jaquez has always been passionate about agriculture and education. He and his family own and operate a farm in Ramona, San Diego, where they sell their products at the farmers' market. Before taking on this role, Michael was a high school teacher. He believes that being a technical assistance…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Plant CA Natives Now!/Santa Paula

Sep 18, 2025

Plant California Natives Now!Please join the Ventura County Master Gardeners at this timely talk on how to plant and grow California Native plants.Learn how to grow a California native plant garden. Learn when it's best to plant natives, their maintenance needs, and other important information about…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Amazing Succulents!/Santa Paula

Aug 28, 2025

Amazing Succulents!Join the Master Gardeners of Ventura County to learn how to care for succulents. You will learn the basics of irrigation, pests, what soil to use, when to fertilize and prune. Succulents are the camels of the plant world, so plant some in your drought tolerant garden!Taught…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Vermicomposting for Small Urban Spaces

Jun 14, 2025

Curious about composting at home but don't think you have the right space or materials? Come learn how to compost your kitchen food scraps in a bin the size of a shoebox! Join us for an introduction to composting with worms -- a low-maintenance and efficient way to turn green kitchen waste into a high…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

San Carlos Native Plant Habitat Garden and Herb Garden Tour

Jun 8, 2025

UC Master Gardeners will lead free tours and answer questions at the San Carlos Native Plant Habitat Garden and Herb Garden. Stop by anytime; no registration required. Visitors will receive free wildflower packets.The six-year-old Native Plant Habitat Garden demonstrates the use of low-water plants…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

Cool Season Vegetables - Napa and Yountville Workshop Options

Aug 9, 2025

Planning for cool season vegetables begins while the weather is warm.Now is the time to plan for a harvest in fall, winter, or early spring. This hands-on workshop presented by UC Napa County Master Gardeners will help you understand which vegetables thrive in cool or even cold weather, and why one needs to…
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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