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people digging in rangeland
Grown in Marin: Event

Rangeland Soil Health Workshop

Sep 16, 2026

Please join UC Cooperative Extension for a workshop on rangeland soil health. Attendees will increase their knowledge about the latest science related to rangeland soil health, with a focus on how that science applies to management. Participants will expand their understanding about the effectiveness and…
Grown in Marin
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says Kitchen kits with cooking decals for decoration
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Kitchen Kits Launch Party! (Jackson, CA)

Sep 9, 2026

The Master Food Preserver Program of Amador County and Central Sierra Community Nutrition and Health Program are partnering with the Amador County Library to create a collection of Kitchen Kits. These Kits will be available for Amador County residents to check-out and include food preparation and…
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra
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ANR Publishing: Document

UC ANR Author Guidelines

Download the UC ANR Author Guidelines for more information about how to publish with UC ANR. Download the UC ANR Author Quick-Start Guide for a condensed version of the UC ANR Author Guidelines. 
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people digging in rangeland
UC Cooperative Extension Marin County: Event

Rangeland Soil Health Workshop

Sep 16, 2026

Please join UC Cooperative Extension for a workshop on rangeland soil health. Attendees will increase their knowledge about the latest science related to rangeland soil health, with a focus on how that science applies to management. Participants will expand their understanding about the effectiveness and…
UC Cooperative Extension Marin County
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A dark brown and orangish fly with thick hind legs on a pink five petaled flower with a yellow center.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Exploring UC IPM's Website Changes

Jul 30, 2026

UC IPM's website has undergone some design and navigation changes lately to improve the overall look and make it more accessible. Join this webinar to learn about the new changes to the Home & Landscape section, how to navigate the website, and what other improvements are coming.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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snake being captured and placed in a bucket
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

This is an Active Rattlesnake Year. Take Precautions.

July 20, 2026
While the main focus of the EDG (Edible Demonstration Garden) is growing edibles and sharing that knowledge with the public, we cannot forget the health and safety of our gardeners.Rattlesnakes have been particularly active this year with daily sightings all over the farm and in the EDG.  Protective…
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beautiful diagram re-creates the pattern (seen from above) of corn roots growing in the top six inches of soil. From Root Development of Vegetable Crops, by John Weaver & William Bruner. 1927. Pages 30-31.
Garden Notes: Article

Growing Knowledge - Roots Demystified: Change Your Gardening Habits to Help Roots Thrive”  Written by Robert Kourik (2008)

July 19, 2026
By John Giehl - UC Master Gardener - San Joaquin County
 Part IRobert Kourik entertains the reader with one hundred forty pages divided into sixteen chapters dedicated to generic issues and then to plant groups (e.g., shrubs, vegetables, fruit, trees, and lawn), plus six supplemental appendices focused on helpful advice, a forty-resource-rich reference…
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Roasted cherry tomatoes in a white bowl with a green garnish
Garden Notes: Article

Recipes From the Garden: A Taste of the Season  Celebrating Summer Produce 

July 19, 2026
By Julie Hyske - UC Master Gardener - San Joaquin County
May this be your summer of showcasing sensational produce, whether it’s grown with your own green thumb, a local farmer’s market find, or the bountiful harvest of a neighbor. This is the season to shine with homegrown and locally grown fruits and vegetables starring in your favorite recipes. Let your dinner…
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Olive knot galls form on twigs at sites of infection by Pseudomonas savastanoi. Credit: Elizabeth J. Fichtner
Garden Notes: Article

Pests of the Season - Summer

July 19, 2026
By Sue Davis - UC Master Gardener - San Joaquin County
As the days warm up, get longer, and invite a stroll through the garden or just a sit to enjoy the surroundings, know that garden pests are not taking a summer break. Spending a bit of time in the earlier, cooler mornings to monitor and remove pests will lead to a more enjoyable garden and landscape…
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