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UC Master Gardener Coordinators: Article

Rooted in Marketing - June 2026

July 13, 2026
By Barbra Braaten
Summer is around the corner, and gardens across California are hitting their stride. So is your content calendar. This month's Rooted in Marketing is all about communication — how to put together a complete social media post and how to find the stories worth telling. Both are things you can start using right…
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Gardening with Native Plants - El Dorado Hills

Aug 29, 2026

Do you love native plants and wonder how you can enjoy them on your patio or in your smaller garden?  Join UC Master Gardener of El Dorado County and California Native Plant Society (CNPS) member Dolores Morrison to discover how to evaluate your yard to establish a native landscape, how to select and…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Winter Vegetable Gardening/Onions/Ojai

Oct 24, 2026

Winter Vegetable Gardening/Onions Certified Master Gardener Lee Rosenboom will speak about how to prepare for your winter vegetable garden. You will learn what to plant, when to plant, how to prepare your soil, fertilizing and irrigating, as well as vegetable garden pests. There will also be a…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Salvia Greggii loses some of its leaves as it slows down heading into summer
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Your plants aren't dying. They're resting.

July 13, 2026
 If you've been walking through your garden lately and noticed a few plants looking tired, thinning out, or even turning brown, don't fret. Around Marin County, this happens every summer, and most of the time nothing is wrong. In fact, many plants are doing exactly what they're supposed to do.Gardeners…
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A bin of fresh golden kiwis set up on a cart in a school cafeteria. One sign reads "California Grows" and shows the state another sign reads "Today's tasting, Golden Kiwis from Wild River Fruit"
UC Delivers: Article

Student Leaders and School Gardens, UCCE Grows a Farm to School Approach that Supports Healthy Habits

July 13, 2026
By Veronica L Van Cleave-Hunt
Farm to School is making a measurable difference for students across rural Butte, Colusa, and Glenn Counties. With support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Farm to School Incubator Grant, UC Cooperative Extension partnered with elementary schools to revitalize garden classrooms, train…
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Earwig on walnut leaf.

Got Earwigs in Your Garden?

July 13, 2026
By Yulie Velez
Earwigs, sometimes also called pincherbugs, can be damaging or just a nuisance around our homes and gardens. While these insect pests aren’t harmful to humans, they can cause quite the ruckus in home gardens. The most common species found in California is the European earwig, Forficula auricularia. This…
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heat damage

Heat and the Avocado

July 13, 2026
By Ben A Faber
A past  blog post discusses how growers can alleviate the damage caused by excessive temperatures.To begin with, assess the damage to your trees. If your trees have been lightly “toasted,” it’s best to leave the trees alone. While the terminal buds may have been damaged — and will most likely not…
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Serramonte Farmers' Market
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Serramonte Farmers' Market

Aug 27, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness.Photo credit…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Serramonte Farmers' Market
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Serramonte Farmers' Market

Aug 13, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness.Photo credit…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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