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Fire Resilient Gardening Blooms in the Wake of the Palisades and Eaton Fires

April 2, 2026
By Kristian M Salgado-Jacobo
In the wake of the 2025 Palisades and Eaton wildfires, the UC Master Gardener Program of Los Angeles County has emerged as a vital resource for residents and a collaborative partner for UC ANR advisors, academic researchers and organizations working to understand wildfire impacts and support landscape…
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program

April 2, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invites applications for the Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP) for fiscal year (FY) 2026. This program supports innovative, education-based Extension approaches to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

California Native Plant List at the South Placer Fire Station 18

April 2, 2026
This list represents the native plants planted at the South Placer Fire Station 18 in December 2025 that are generally available, low in water use, and easy to grow in the garden.Common Name Botanical Name Size Flower Color Western Redbud Cercis occidentalis 10-20’H x 10-15’W  Bright Pink Pigeon Point…
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Climate Smart Agriculture in San Diego County: Page

2025 Workshop Details

Voluntary Conservation and Land Management Assistance WorkshopWednesday, March 26, 2025, 4:00PM - 6:00 PM In-person: San Diego County Farm Bureau, 420 S Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025Sponsors: County of San Diego, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, Resource Conservation District of…
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Purple salvia blossoms atop green foliage.
UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Article

Central Sierra: Salvias - Easy Plants for Your Foothill Garden

April 2, 2026
Salvias - Easy Plants for Your Foothill GardenBy Nancy Piekarczyk, UC Master Gardener Volunteer in Tuolumne County You want your yard to look nice—even if you think you’re not the greatest gardener, or you don’t want to pay for lots of water, or you don’t have much time. One of the best “easy” foothill…
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Find a Food Hub

Find a Food HubAdd your food hub to the “Find a Food Hub” map and see where food hubs are located across California. This map is opt-in only. Complete this short survey to request inclusion of your food hub on the map. California Food HubsFood hubLocationAziz Farms Thermal, Riverside County…
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Mauve colored lenten rose blossoms with green leaves.
UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Article

Central Sierra: In Praise of the Lenten Rose

April 2, 2026
By Angela Johnson
In Praise of the Lenten Roseby Jim Bliss, UC Master Gardener Volunteer in Tuolumne County Winter can be a cheerless, colorless time, especially in the garden. Fortunately, there is hope in the garden during this bleak time (even though this winter has seemed mostly like spring). Looking for a little…
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