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UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Article

Planting Guide for Chico Valley Area option 1

April 22, 2026
Planting and harvest dates used in this chart are guidelines only. Seeding and transplanting dates may vary between varieties. Please check seed package or nursery for additional information. Seasonal weather can modify planting and harvesting dates. The National Gardening Association’s Frost Date Tool…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Growing Tomatoes in Containers

May 9, 2026

UC Master Gardeners will guide you through selecting the right containers, choosing the best soil and amendments, and exploring tomato varieties that thrive with this setup. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, you’ll leave with valuable tips and inspiration.UC Master Gardener Presenter: Leslie…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Matilija Poppy Fest

May 17, 2026

Photo credit MG Join the Master Gardeners at the annual Matilija Poppy Fest. We will have two talks that day that you can join:12:30 pm - Vegetable Container Gardening 1:15 pm - Composting 101: Turn Green Waste Into GoldAddress of this event: 400 W Gainsbourough Rd, Thousand Oaks, at the Kids…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Tamarixia to Suppress ACP

April 22, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Biological control for sustained ACP suppressionVentura County supports ACP activity for much of the year due to mild climate, frequent flush, and a highly mixed landscape that includes commercial groves, organic production, and unmanaged citrus. Under these conditions, ACP populations persist and rebound…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study examines the role of structured play in reducing chronic absenteeism in California elementary schools

April 22, 2026
Playworks, a national nonprofit organization that promotes structured, inclusive recess in low-income elementary schools, has been shown to improve student engagement, physical activity, and school climate. However, little is known about whether programs like Playworks—where trained adults lead games that…
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Composting and Vermiculture | El Dorado County

Sep 26, 2026

Turn waste into a nutrient rich organic material for your garden. Join Master Gardener Cindy Young to learn how compost provides valuable nutrients for your garden soil.  Compost also helps retain moisture, which saves water, suppresses weeds, prevents soil erosion, and loosens compacted soils for…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Seed Saving | El Dorado County

Sep 19, 2026

Learn to save seeds from beautiful gardens.  Join us for a leisurely stroll through the various and beautiful Gardens of Sherwood.  We will help you gather seeds from selected plants to take home and try in your own yard.  Learn about tried-and-true seed saving techniques. Includes flowers,…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Selecting Trees, Shrubs, and Perennials

April 22, 2026
By Lisa Strand
May is about the time home gardeners can think about planting trees, shrubs, and some perennials: the soil is generally warm enough for roots to get established, and what freezes we get can likely be handled by plants known to thrive in the Tahoe Basin.  Here are things to consider as you select trees,…
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