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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Honeydew Producing Insects

April 25, 2026
By Anne Skinner, UC Master Gardener Volunteer of Tulare/Kings County
Now that spring is arriving in Tulare and Kings Counties, perhaps you've noticed (or will soon) a shrub or tree not looking as vigorous, with a sticky substance on discolored leaves and dirty-looking areas on the leaves. Honeydew is the sticky, clear substance produced as excretion of excess sugar by a leaf…
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Mosquitoes under a microscope
Bug Squad: Article

Targeting Mosquitoes

April 23, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 "Mosquitoes are considered to be the deadliest animals on Earth because the diseases they transmit claim at least a million human lives every year globally."So wrote a young mosquito researcher in his research publication, "Linking Mosquito Ecology, Traits, Behavior, and Disease Transmission,"…
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Healthy and vibrant red and yellow roses growing against a trellis.
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

Summer Rose Care

Jun 13, 2026

Keep your Roses healthy all summer long!Join our UC Master Garden Rose Team for an informative ZOOM workshop that will answer your many rose care questions. The Rose Team will provide research-based information on how and why you should prune your roses, what you can do about disease and pesky bugs, when you…
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Vermicomposting - Turlock Community Gardens

Jun 13, 2026

Turn food scraps into garden gold! Meet red wiggler worms, see a live worm hotel, and learn how to start composting at home. Perfect for families!
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Vermicomposting - Turlock Library

Jun 24, 2026

Turn food scraps into garden gold! Meet red wiggler worms, see a live worm hotel, and learn how to start composting at home. Perfect for families!
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Vermicomposting - Waterford Library

Jun 23, 2026

Turn food scraps into garden gold! Meet red wiggler worms, see a live worm hotel, and learn how to start composting at home. Perfect for families!
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Culinary Herbs for Beginners - Turlock Community Gardens

May 9, 2026

Learn how to grow and dry fresh herbs and spices, brew herbal tea, and use plants to make your cooking more flavorful. Take home free seed packets to start your own herb garden!
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

Firewise Landscaping - IPT2026

May 9, 2026

This is an in-person, outdoor talk by UC Master Gardener Volunteer Karen Maggio.
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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