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an array of summer squash in crates
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Plant these veggies now to produce bountiful summer and fall harvests

April 27, 2026
 You’ve already planted luscious tomatoes, probably purchased from our recent UC Marin Master Gardeners’ Tomato Market Sale. What other veggies should you plant to contribute to bountiful summer and fall harvests? Good choices are beans, cucumbers, peppers, summer squash, winter squash, and/or pumpkins…
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Fire-smart residential landscape with drought-tolerant plants
Grown in Marin: Event

Wildfire and Residential Landscapes - Reducing vulnerabilities to homes and structures

May 6, 2026

Landscape designers, installers, and maintenance professionals face increasingly complex demands to deliver beautiful home landscapes that reduce fire risks. This training will provide current policy, science, and practice for the creation, implementation, and maintenance of residential landscapes that can…
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field with tractors baling hay
Grown in Marin: Event

U.S. Interest Rate and Macroeconomic Outlook

May 13, 2026

This presentation examines the outlook for U.S. interest rates and the broader macroeconomic environment heading into 2026 and beyond. It explores how shifting Federal Reserve policy, inflation dynamics, and economic growth trends are reshaping financial conditions, while highlighting key risks,…
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Rats!!!!!

April 27, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Rat Management Resources and VideosThis training series was produced in collaboration with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. This 20 video training series features Roger Baldwin, a Professor of Cooperative Extension at University of California, Davis,…
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Red Flowering Currant, Ribes sanguineum, during its springtime bloom in a Tahoe backyard.
UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Ribes nevadense (Sierra currant)

April 27, 2026
Native plant a good choice for landscaping in the Lake Tahoe Basin.  Ribes nevadense is among the native plants and trees of the Lake Tahoe Basin that grow well in our landscapes. Description: Ribes nevadense is an upright, multi stemmed deciduous shrub that is native to the Sierra Nevada and can…
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cows grazing on a dry field
Grown in Marin: Event

Ranch Water Quality Planning Workshop

Jun 3, 2026

The San Francisco Bay Water Board is hosting a Ranch Water Quality Planning Workshop for enrollees in the Grazing Regulatory Program on Wednesday June 3rd from 1 – 3:30 PM at the Petaluma NRCS Field Office, 5401 Old Redwood Highway, Suite 100. Attendees will learn how to prepare a Ranch Water Quality…
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a sheep using virtual fence technology for grazing
Grown in Marin: Event

Virtual Fence Workshop at Hopland Research & Extension Center

May 8, 2026

In the May 8th workshop you will learn from HREC staff about what virtual fencing is and why HREC is using it. You’ll also hear from a UCCE Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor/sheep producer who will talk about using virtual fence with sheep and for targeted grazing. Finally you’ll hear from NRCS about…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Leafy Greens Growing Instructions

April 27, 2026
Growing Kale and Collard Greens in the GroundChange planting location, no replanting for 2-4 years Full sun spring/fall, shade in summer Make sure seedling and planting location are moist and fertile before transplantingGently massage roots of kale before planting but gentle root care for the…
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Orange and black Monarch Butterfly on Queen Anne's Lace white flower
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Article

Butterflies Brochure

April 26, 2026
By Joelle Kohn
Advice to Grow ByUC Master Gardeners of San Diego CountyHotline (858) 822-6910 www.MasterGardenerSD.orghelp@MasterGardenerSD.orgWhat's Special About Butterflies? Pollinators are critical to our landscape, food supply and economy.Pollinators include: Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, beetles, and other…
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