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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Graduating Class

May 30, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog article by Mike Gunther22 new MG graduates 16 weeks and a final exam Very smart UC class    Ready for service Each with their own talents Wish their journey well  
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Santa Cruz Forests Update: Article

New CalFire Research Grant Supports Work at Soquel Demonstration State Forest in Santa Cruz County

May 30, 2025
By Brian Woodward
New CalFire Research Grant Supports Work at Soquel Demonstration State Forest in Santa Cruz CountyThe UCCE Santa Cruz Forests Program is partnering with Colorado State University and the University of Maryland on a new CalFire Forest Health Research Grant totaling over $730,000. The project, led by Colorado…
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Tomato Pests and Diseases
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Tomato Pests and Diseases-Laguna Beach

Jun 21, 2025

The best thing about growing tomatoes – their wonderful flavor. The worst? Pests, diseases and environmental threats.  In this presentation, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will examine those and provide general control methods, including crop rotation, planting/watering, choosing disease resistant…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Tomato Pests and Diseases
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Tomato Pests and Diseases-Irvine

Jun 21, 2025

The best thing about growing tomatoes – their wonderful flavor. The worst? Pests, diseases and environmental threats.  In this presentation, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will examine those and provide general control methods, including crop rotation, planting/watering, choosing disease…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Preserving Strawberries II: Leather and Jam

Jun 17, 2025

Discover creative ways to transform strawberries into tasty treats with simple techniques for making fruit leather and jam. We'll walk through the steps, tools, and tips to make preserving fun and approachable—including how to safely use a water bath canner at home. 
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Preserving Strawberries I: Preparing, Dehydrating, and Freezing

Jun 10, 2025

Learn how to safely prepare, freeze, and dehydrate fresh strawberries to enjoy their sweet flavor long after the season ends. This session will cover best practices for handling and storing berries to preserve quality and reduce waste. 
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Melianthus major

May 29, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog article by Michelle SchlegelMelianthus major, or Honey Bush, is a South African native. It can take full sun or partial shade and will grow 8-12 feet tall. I grew it in full, hot sun for a few years, and it did very well. I eventually moved it to put in a cactus garden instead. It currently gets sun…
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Thrips/TSWV status in Yolo & Colusa: Article

2025 6th Report-- May 29th

May 29, 2025
By Patricia A Lazicki, Neil McRoberts
General outlook & thrips population Thrips population predictions are similar to last week’s update. Generation three is maturing, and adults are predicted to peak 6/8. For most crops the 3rd and 4th generations will present the highest risk of TSWV spreading and causing yield loss.  …
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Shasta County: Article

2025 June Tips 'N Topics

May 29, 2025
By Mari Szynal
In This Issue:  Shasta County - State Awards  Drone Camp (NEW this year)   4-H Uniform Items For Sale / Gently Used Whites Available   Valley Field Day Results - Stills & Animals   Kassidy's Tips for Fair   Spirit Award   Shasta County…
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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Fresno Master Gardener provides tons of fresh food to local families

May 29, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
 Sherril Nell Wells, a volunteer UC Master Gardener since 2019, has embraced the program’s aim to fight local food insecurity.She personally grows an abundance of food and donates it to local charities, advocates for the national "Plant a Row for the Hungry” program – which encourages home gardeners to…
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