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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

It Takes a Village: Managing Invasive Pests in California

January 26, 2026

By Lindsey Hack

Because California is a major hub for commerce and tourism, many non-native organisms, especially plants, insects, and other animals, are brought into our state every day, either accidently or on purpose. Most of them are harmless, but some are invasive species that have negative impact on the…

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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Divisadero Farmers' Market

Jun 21, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions regarding plants, plant maintenance, soil, garden pests and more. Photo credit: Somi Jaiswal on Unsplash.com.

UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties

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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Divisadero Farmers' Market

Apr 19, 2026

UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties

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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Divisadero Farmers' Market

Mar 15, 2026

UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties

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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Divisadero Farmers' Market

Feb 15, 2026

UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties

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Informatics and GIS Program: Page

Computing Agroclimate Metrics in R

POSTPONED! This hands-on workshop will demonstrate how to use R to compute common agroclimate metrics including degree days, chill accumulation, frost days, extreme heat, and others.

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Food Blog: Article

Breakthroughs found for preventing hull split in pistachios

January 26, 2026

By Trina Kleist

UC Davis scientists are seeking solutions to hull split for California’s $2-billion-a-year pistachio industry. New research reveals how the hull is built and how cell walls in certain layers break down.

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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Homemade Baby and Toddler Food (Online Delivery Program)

May 9, 2026

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on food safety and practical techniques for preparing and storing purees and simple snacks at home.Caregivers will learn how freezing and dehydrating can be used to store homemade baby and toddler foods, helping…

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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Ask A Master Food Preserver Live Q&A (Online Delivery Program)

Apr 8, 2026

For those with any sort of disability, please use this Registration Survey not the hyperlinked Register Now button above that leads you to an external website that does not adhere to the federal Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1). Have food preservation questions?Join UC Master Food…

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Agave attenuata in all sizes are ready for spring planting

UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

MCP Succulent Sale - San Jose

Feb 21, 2026

Come and see our new plants for spring! 4" Pots $5, 6" pots $10, and beautiful arrangements for any budget.Please Note: The park charges $6.00 for parking, or park closer to our Demonstration Gardens on Chynoweth Avenue near Vauxhall Circle for free.

UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County

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