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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Open Garden Saturdays- Palo Alto

Aug 22, 2026

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Open Garden Saturdays - Palo Alto

Aug 15, 2026

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden is open to the public every Saturday morning, 10 am–12 noon, from May through October, with Master Gardeners on site to answer your gardening questions.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Open Garden Saturdays- Palo Alto

Aug 8, 2026

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Open Garden Saturdays- Palo Alto

Jul 25, 2026

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

SCTDG Native Plants that are Easy to Propagate - San Martin

Aug 22, 2026

Learn how to propagate easy-to-grow native plants. Learn about basic principles of dividing existing patches, rooting a cutting, and planting native seeds. We shall discuss the best cultural requirements to grow these plants successfully. You will be able to divide, plant, and take home native plants for…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Cool Season Vegetables are a Smart Choice - Palo Alto

Sep 12, 2026

Cool-season vegetables are a smart choice—they are watered by winter rains, attract fewer pests, and require less effort overall. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to plant seedlings of cool season crops like salad greens, kale, chard, broccoli, cabbage, and more. We’ll also demonstrate how to…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Fall and Winter Gardening for Beginners - San Jose

Sep 19, 2026

Think you’re finished gardening once summer is finished? Think again!As the summer season begins to wind down, it’s time to start thinking about transitioning your summer garden to the fall and winter seasons. Learn how to make gardening fun and productive all year long with the UC Master Gardeners of…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Ganorderma fungus on cherry tree

Dealing with Ganoderma Fungus

July 18, 2026
By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa CountyAll the signs were there for some time, but I was too distracted to pay attention. First, the cherry tree (never a robust bearer) began to put forth two cherries per season. Next, I started to notice a healthy crop of mushrooms after every rain at the base of…
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Yolo County Fair yellow circle logo with red bow on top, ferris wheel, hog on red motocycle, cow and boots 2026 Hog August Nights
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

UC Master Gardeners of Yolo at the 2026 Yolo County Fair

Aug 13, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026

Please come by the UC Master Gardeners table at the Yolo County Fair for gardening information and advice.  We will have information tables on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 9:00. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday there will also be a demonstration table for bean art/paper plant insect…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Article

Euphorbia Oblongata: Oblong Splurge in Tuolumne County

July 18, 2026
Noxious weed! This “cute” perennial plant grows about 3 feet tall, displaces desirable vegetation, and reduces the biodiversity of our native ecosystems. It was introduced from southern Europe as an attractive ornamental. But it has no natural deterrents, takes over natural habitats, and is quite invasive…
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