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Gibberellic Acid SLN Renewed

March 4, 2026
By Ben A Faber
ProGibb LV Plus (Gibberellic Acid) Special Local Need Registration Renewed The California Avocado Commission is pleased to announce that ProGibb LV Plus Plant Growth Regulator Solution (gibberellic acid) for use on avocados in California will continue to be available to California growers under a…
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vegetable garden beds with an arbor ready to plant
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Getting Started: Vegetable Garden Planning & Prep

Mar 19, 2026

Grow your own food with confidence. In this workshop, Monterey Bay Master Gardeners will walk you through planning a successful vegetable garden - whether you're starting from scratch or refining an existing space - from choosing the right spot, to mapping out beds and timing your plantings - everything to…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
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many pots of Hoya kerrii that resemble hearts
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Hoya Plant Update

March 4, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Jenni DodiniAs you may recall, I wrote a blog about how my hoya plant finally started growing, and that I had learned that it is classed as anorchid in the Apocynaceae family.  Well, time goes by, and this guy starts REALLY growing.  It is of the kind that grows up, so I staked it.Then it…
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ANR Digital Accessibility: Article

Practical Accessibility Webinar Series

March 4, 2026
By Stephen Dampier
Practical Accessibility Webinar SeriesWe are offering a practical accessibility webinar series, available system-wide. Please share with folks at your campus that may be interested. Longer descriptions are available on UC Tech News. Created for beginners and non-specialists, this webinar series offers…
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container gardening, pots by the side of the house
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Container Gardening for All Seasons Course - Sunnyvale

Apr 21, 2026

Do you live in an apartment, condo or townhouse or have limited yard space? Would you love to grow your own vegetables or flowers but think you just don’t have the space?In this 3-session course, the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County will teach how you can grow a wide variety of plants on a patio or…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Bee visiting flowers on manzanita Laura Kling
The Real Dirt: Article

Pollinator Plants in the Home Garden

March 3, 2026
When you add new flowering plants to your garden this year, be sure to keep pollinators in mind. Planting for pollinators is a colorful way to attract bees, butterflies, birds, and insects to your garden while increasing the productivity of many edible plants. 
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a pile of potatoes in multiple colors
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties: Article

The Gardener's Gold: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Potatoes on the Central Coast

March 3, 2026
By Denise Pinard
The Gardener’s Gold: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Potatoes on the Central CoastThere is a specific kind of magic in reaching into the earth and pulling out a handful of smooth, firm potatoes. Often called "underground gold," potatoes are one of the most rewarding crops for a home gardener. Whether you…
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Hands cradling a stick insect (walking stick) at the Bohart Museum of Entomology.
Bug Squad: Article

The Young Entomologists

March 3, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 The young entomologists staffing the display tables at the Bohart Museum of Entomology during the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day couldn't have been more passionate as they talked about the insects they study.Background: The Bohart Museum was one of the 12 museums and collections showcased…
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New Topics in Subtropics Newsletter Available

March 3, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Topics in Subtropics Winter 2026 Primary tabs Irrigation Practices and Water Management in AvocadosAsphyxiationCellulase Activity in MulchesGuava Pest AlertPutting Bees to Work to ID SunblotchField Trial Results You Can Use: Citrus Thrips Insecticide ResearchAnd three great workshops coming up …
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