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Feijoa for Home Landscapes

April 6, 2026
If you are looking for an interesting evergreen that can serve as a hedge or small tree, why not consider planting one or more Feijoa? Commonly known as Pineapple Guava, Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana O. Berg.) is an evergreen subtropical shrub or small tree that produces an aromatic edible fruit with a somewhat…
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The Coastal Gardener : Article

Spring 2026 - The Coastal Gardener information and events.

April 6, 2026
By Coastal Gardener Newsletter Team
 Spring is here. Check out our current newsletter.Learn about Queen bees surviving flooded nests, Evergreen Huckleberry, Gardening for Life - Spotlight on Glen Paul School, Last Frost dates, Dogwoods, Gardening Curiosities, upcoming events, and more.  Gardening for Life - Spotlight on Glen…
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Congrats, UC Davis Professor Shahid Siddique, Teacher Extraordinaire

April 6, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Congrats to UC Davis nematologist Shahid Siddique, an exemplary teacher committed to helping his students learn and succeed!Siddique, an associate professor in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, is the newly announced recipient of the 2026 Excellence-in-Teaching Award from the…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Page

Volunteer

Are you passionate about gardening? Do you enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others? Consider becoming a UC Master Gardener volunteer in Tulare/Kings County! As a UC Master Gardener, you'll receive in-depth training from University of California experts and then use that knowledge to help your community…
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Citrus IPM News: Article

Early Thrips Pressure and PBO Use Advisory for Export Citrus

April 6, 2026
By Sandipa Gautam
Early Bloom and Elevated Thrips Pressure in CitrusCitrus bloom has now ended across much of the San Joaquin Valley, nearly three weeks ahead of the historical average. In Tulare County, monitoring confirmed the presence of both immature and adult citrus thrips actively feeding on young fruit. This early…
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Workshop: Garden Myths — Liars Club Version

Aug 15, 2026

UC Master Gardeners will present a fun version of the old game show Liars Club. A panel of UC Master Gardeners will each describe the cause of a gardening problem shown in an image, and the audience will guess which panelist is telling the truth. This workshop offers a fun way to learn with plenty of…
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

Broomrape 101 for Organic Vegetable Farmers - Sacramento Valley

May 19, 2026

Broomrape 101 for Organic Vegetable Farmers - Sacramento ValleyVirtual Meeting (zoom), register herePresentation by Brad Hanson (UCCE Extension Weed Specialist) followed by Q&A.Tues, May 19 noon-1pmNo costDescription:Broomrape is a noxious parasitic weed that recently re-emerged in processing tomato…
UC Organic Agriculture Institute
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