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Grown in Marin: Event

Lettuce production and disease management in Salinas Valley

Apr 15, 2026

Yu-Chen Wang, Plant Pathology Advisor with University of California Cooperative Extension, Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties, will provide an overview of the current knowledge and management of major lettuce diseases, including Impatiens Necrotic Spot, Pythium wilt, Verticillium wilt, and…
Grown in Marin
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

San Diego County Yearly Impact

In the Garden Planting Seeds for a Healthier San Diego350 active volunteers35,048 hours donated$1,307,991 value of volunteer service Every year through our volunteer activities, San Diego County Master Gardeners reach thousands of people in countless ways as we aim to build a greener and healthier San…
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Growing together: Good neighbors in the garden

April 6, 2026
 Companion planting means growing different plants close together so they can help each other. Some plants help keep bugs away. Others improve soil health, and many attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. When plants work together, the entire garden thrives. Companion planting is not…
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Livestock & Range: Article

Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Spring Meeting - April 16, 2026

April 6, 2026
By Fadzayi E Mashiri
Thursday April 16, 2026, 8:00 am-4:00 pm Las Piletas Ranch Preserve, Carrizo Plains Register for the Spring Meeting Join the Central Coast Rangeland Coalition at The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) Las Piletas Ranch Preserve- a 13,500-acre working cattle ranch and living laboratory for…
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Weeds

April 6, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Michelle DavisI enjoy most things about gardening, but weeding isn’t usually one of them. I do like how nice the gardens look when I am done, but that only lasts until the next weeds arise. Unseasonably warm weather this winter caused wild weed proliferation in my yard much earlier than expected…
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UC Rice Blog: Article

From Highly Effective to Highly Resistant: Pyrethroids and Tadpole Shrimp in Rice

April 6, 2026
By Ian M Grettenberger, Luis A Espino
Additional authors: Sophie Allen, UCD Jr. SpecialistPyrethroids are heavily relied upon for management of tadpole shrimp in California rice. Their efficacy has historically been excellent (and mostly still is!); they have proven both effective and very economical given their low material costs, in particular…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Making Structures in the Garden - Cupertino

Apr 15, 2026

Beds, boxes, cages, trellises, and other ways to construct productive and attractive garden structures using simple materials that you can build on your own. Join us to learn the art of building a garden that’s as beautiful as it is bountiful!
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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