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

Soil Blocking for Seed Starting

Event Date
Feb 1, 2026

Join UC Master Gardeners and you can get your hands dirty while learning how to make “soil blocks” – a method of starting seeds in cubes of compressed soil. This seed starting method eliminates the use of plastic pots and reduces the disruption of plant roots when transplanting.UC Master Gardener…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Bubbles & Brine: Adventures in Fermentation (Jackson, CA)

Event Date
Mar 21, 2026

Whether you are new to fermenting foods or a seasoned fermenter looking to refine your funky craft, this class offers a deep dive into the transformation of simple ingredients into culinary powerhouses. We will provide samples of every ferment demonstrated, giving you a firsthand look (and taste)…
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra
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oranges
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Event

Selecting and Growing Citrus in Merced

Event Date
Feb 14, 2026

UC Master Gardeners of Merced County presents "Selecting and Growing Citrus in Merced", a Public Workshop on Saturday, Feb 14th from 10am-12pm.Presenter: Maxwell Norton, UCCE Farm AdvisorTopics covered:-History of Citrus in the Valley-The Culture of Citrus: planting, watering, fertilizing, and pruning…
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Valentine’s Day Rose Pruning Workshop

Event Date
Feb 14, 2026

Valentine’s Day Rose Pruning WorkshopGive your garden (and yourself) some love this February 14thCome solo or bring a loved one!Join us for a hands-on class where you’ll learn:·       How and when to prune different types of roses·       Tools of…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Avocado Collapse!!!!!!!

January 16, 2026
By Ben A Faber
It's that time of year to see some drama in avocado orchards. Once healthy-looking trees can suddenly turn brown in a weekend and all the surrounding trees still look fine. And it can be quite common in some years along the coast. The winter weather will have mild, cool even rainy days and then suddenly…
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Lodged rice fields
Colusa County: Article

Rice Briefs Newsletter - February 2026

January 16, 2026
By Sarah Marsh Janish
The February 2026 Rice Briefs newsletter highlights key updates in California rice production, including a review of the 2025 season, statewide variety trial results, guidance on stem rot monitoring, and emerging issues such as nutria spread and pyrethroid resistance in tadpole shrimp. It also provides weed…
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Nut Crops: Event

Water & Nitrogen Management Training & CropManage Hands-on Tutorial

Event Date
Jan 20, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026

Click here to register, or scan the QR code below! SSJV Water Quality Coalitions are excited to offer a FREE one-day training event through their joint Management Practices Evaluation Program (SSJV MPEP). The training will be held in January 2026 at three convenient locations. It is designed to equip…
Nut Crops
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

New Year Miku

January 16, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
 New MG training starts16 weeks of intense learningThey are our future
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