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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 12, 2026

Please come by the UC Master Gardeners table at the Yolo County Fair for gardening information and advice.  We will have an information table on the first evening of the fair from 5:00 pm to 9:00. We will also have information tables on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 12 noon to 9:00. On Thursday,…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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Rainwater harvesting for your garden
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Catching the Rain

Sep 19, 2026

The UC Master Gardeners are hosting this event in conjunction with the City of Fairfield. There will be a 55-gallon rain barrel for one lucky participant.Event flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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Secrets of growing orchids
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Secrets of the Orchid

Sep 26, 2026

Learn practices that will enhance your orchid plants and encourage new flowers.Event flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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Fall Plant Exchange
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Fall Plant Exchange

Sep 12, 2026

Bring plants, seeds, cuttings, & bulbs or gardening items to share. Bring home some new things to grow!Free to all!Event flyer 
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

A Fragrant Garden

July 18, 2026
By Carol Bixler, UC Master Gardener Tulare/Kings County
The aroma of plants can be uplifting. Our gardens are oftentimes a calming and serene presence in the midst of our busy world. As a further enhancement, consider adding another note by adding some fragrant plants to soothe your senses. For instance, a handful of crushed Grosso Lavender can provide…
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Getting ready for fall gardening
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Preparing for Fall

Sep 2, 2026

DeadheadingBest use of leavesCompostingDormant fertilizersEnd of season clean-upEvent flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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oak resprouts at the base of a burned tree.
Forestry Research and Outreach: Document

Post-Fire Factsheet: Recommendations for managing oak and hardwood resprouts

Release date: March 2026. Disturbance (e.g., caused by wildfire, weather, insects/disease, etc.) is a temporary change in environmental conditions that causes a pronounced change in an ecosystem. It is an important part of healthy and diverse forests. However, disturbance events can sometimes result in…
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Conifer seedlings in rows at CALFIRE LA Moran Nursery.
Forestry Research and Outreach: Document

Post-Fire Factsheet: Acquiring and caring for seedlings

Release date: March 2026. Reforestation success depends on obtaining appropriate seedlings and maintaining their quality from nursery to planting site. However, California faces critical bottlenecks in seed collection, nursery capacity, and coordinated reforestation efforts. This has led to a backlog of 1.5…
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Two people stand in a post fire landscape and look at burned trees.
Forestry Research and Outreach: Document

Post-Fire Factsheet: Post-fire assistance for forest landowners

Release date: March 2026. Forest stewardship actions to take after wildfire are primarily determined by the severity of fire effects to forest vegetation (see Assessing Fire Severity in Sierra Nevada Forests), vegetation type, management objectives, and available resources. In many California forests, rapid…
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