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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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Yellow-orange lilies in a garden
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: May 29 - June 4

May 29, 2026
Enjoy the balmy early summer evenings with a poolside barbecue, homemade ice-cream, or outdoor dining.TasksBe sure your watering schedule conforms to new guidelines. Check sprinkler timer settings at least once a month.Water citrus being careful not to overwater. Continuously wet soil in the upper few inches…
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Vista panorámica de un vecindario en Altadena arrasado por el fuego.
Blog Verde: Article

Residentes de Altadena y personal de UC ANR salvan de ser removidos a cientos de árboles quemados en el incendio de 2025

May 29, 2026
By Caroline D Champlin
  Muchos de los árboles que quedaron carbonizados mostraban señales de vida debajo de su corteza  Jeff Henderson respiró aliviado al recibir una exención para evitar la remoción de uno de los robles que durante décadas adornó su casa en Altadena y que, pese a haber quedado completamente…
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

Field Day: IPM Weed Management Strategies in Row Crops

Jun 11, 2026

Field Day: IPM Weed Management Strategies in Row CropsJoin UC Organic Agriculture Institute and UC Cooperative Extension Sutter-Yuba at Park Farming Organics for a Field Day on IPM Weed Management Strategies in Row Crops with a focus on organic strategies. See agenda below for speakers and topics. This field…
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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a man standing in a garden holding freshly harvested lettuce
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Father's Day Evening in the Garden

Jun 21, 2026

Bring the family for a Father’s Day stroll through the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden. Wander through our orchard, California adaptive garden, wildlife plot, and more. Explore, ask questions, and discover new garden inspirations with the help of our knowledgeable Master Gardener volunteers.No…
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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