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UC Master Food Preservers of San Joaquin County: Page

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Helpful Websites A curated collection of trusted websites that provide research-based information on safe food preservation methods, techniques, and guidelines.Publications Educational publications and fact sheets with tested recipes and step-by-step instructions for safely preserving foods at home…
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Growing Acanthus

February 7, 2026
By Michael Lecours
By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.  Acanthus is one of my favorite plants. Right now, when my yard is mostly dormant—except for camellias and wild onions—it is a pleasure to see the acanthus unfurling its shiny dark green leaves .I see acanthus all over my neighborhood. It is an easy…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

The Wonderful World of Bees/Fillmore

Mar 9, 2026

The Wonderful World of BeesThis class explores the fascinating world of bees, covering their biology, social structure, and critical role as pollinators. You will learn about the honeybee colony hierarchy, communication through the waggle dance, honey production, and the environmental challenges facing bee…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Safe Gardens for Pets

Feb 26, 2026

This week's topic is "How to keep our gardens safe from pets, and how to keep pets safe in our gardens" with UC Master Gardener of Yolo County, Treva Valentine.This talk will include pets that are both ours and our neighbors as well as plants that are toxic to pets.  Here is the Zoom link   …
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Lowe’s Question-and-Answer Table

Feb 21, 2026

The UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County will be available to answer your gardening questions from 10am until noon at their twice monthly gardening "Questions and Answers Desk."
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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Lena Müeller and Her Research on Plant-Fungi Interactions

February 6, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Ever heard of "arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis?" It's a beneficial interaction between plants and fungi. And that will be the focal point of an upcoming UC Davis seminar by  plant molecular biologist Lena Müeller of the Salk Institute's Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory, La…
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New UC IPM Citrus News

February 6, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Read some of the new stuff from IPM on Citrus Management on these Insect, Weed and Mammal Topics:Citrus: Fuller Rose Beetle, Herbicide treatment table, Roof Rats.  Rat Damage on Lemon TreeAnd then check out this video on Mealybugs:A new 4-minute instructional video on Monitoring for Citrus…
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