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Two small oak trees to be planted at Merced College in 2010
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Event

Merced College Tree Walk with Bryan Tassey, AG&IT Dean

May 24, 2025

Attend this UC Master Gardeners of Merced County public workshop, to learn about the trees planted on the Merced College campus! Bryan Tassey, Dean of Agriculture and Industrial Technology will give a short talk about the history of tree selection, placement and hindsight reflections, and then will lead us…
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Cats in the Nursery

April 30, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog article by Brenda Altman, UC Master GardenerHave you ever walked into a plant nursery store and discovered a pleasant surprise? No?  Nothing like an exotic plant or an heirloom garlic special but cats. Oh, it is a cat, no, it is two, no, three. Nova, Tessa, and Reggie now reside at the Mid-City…
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Thrips/TSWV status in Yolo & Colusa: Article

2025 3rd Report-- April 30

April 30, 2025
By Neil McRoberts, Patricia A Lazicki
Thrips population Thrips are currently in Generation 2, with adults predicted to peak in the second week of May. Spring temperatures remain similar to long-term normals, and population predictions have not changed much from last update.  Thrips and TSWV monitoring We have started to monitor thrips…
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Dying brown tree branch

What’s Wrong with My Plant?

April 30, 2025
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes
When you spot a plant in your garden that doesn’t look healthy, how do you figure out what’s wrong with it? Plant problems can be caused by insects, mites, vertebrates, environmental conditions, and diseases, but it can sometimes be hard to tell which is causing the problem. UC IPM's Plant Problem…
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Red worm. Jeanette Alosi
The Real Dirt: Article

Worms in the Garden

April 29, 2025
Two of the most common earthworms found in our area are redworms and nightcrawlers.  Redworms (eisenia foetida, also known as red wiggler worms) are shallow dwellers, living in the top 12 inches of the soil.  These are the worms most commonly used for vermicomposting, a method of creating rich garden compost…
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Bees. Butterflies and other Pollinators - ZOOM Encore
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Bees. Butterflies and other Pollinators - ZOOM Encore

May 12, 2025

Note: This is an online encore of an earlier in-person talk. Register to receive the Zoom link.Ready to learn about pollination? Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!).We will discuss bee nesting habits,host and…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Bees. Butterflies and other Pollinators
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Bees, Butterflies and other Pollinators

May 11, 2025

Ready to learn about pollination? Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!).  We will discuss bee nesting habits,host and nectar plants and causes for decline in the been population – and some tips on attracting bees…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Managing Pests in Your Garden
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Managing Pests in Your Garden

May 10, 2025

Are garden pests enjoying more of your harvest than you are? Lots of things are happening in the garden that can hurt your plants. Learn the difference between good and bad bugs and how to help your garden thrive. Learn from Orange County Master Gardeners how to safely use integrated pest management…
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Monarch Nature Trail
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Monarch Nature Trail

May 3, 2025

Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach!   Learn about Orange County's butterflypopulation as well as the native plants they depend on for survival.   Volunteer tasks for all ages include watering, seed…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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