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Bug Squad: Article

A Golden Opportunity, Twice-Fold

March 10, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 It was, indeed, a golden opportunity, twice-fold, and what UC Davis undergraduate students in a biochemistry class taught by UC Davis Distinguished Professor Walter Leal will always remember.Five, 10, 15, 20, 30 years from now they'll be saying "Remember that biochemistry class in Kleiber Hall when Dr…
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Visit Sherwood Garden! Open Garden Day (EDC MG)

May 2, 2026

Visit Sherwood Demonstration Garden  Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays March through October. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Visit Sherwood Garden! Open Garden Day (EDC MG)

May 1, 2026

Visit Sherwood Demonstration Garden  Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays March through October. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Visit Sherwood Garden! Open Garden Day (EDC MG)

Apr 25, 2026

Visit Sherwood Demonstration Garden  Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays March through October. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Visit Sherwood Garden! Open Garden Day (EDC MG)

Apr 24, 2026

Visit Sherwood Demonstration Garden  Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays March through October. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Control of Invasive and Noxious Weeds in El Dorado County

Jun 13, 2026

These weeds displace natives, decrease wildlife habitat, and reduce recreational and land values.  Discover ways to identify, control, and report invasive weeds of county-wide concern.  Then, we will take a look at weeds commonly found in the home landscape, their culture, and control strategies.
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Gardening for Pollinators | El Dorado County

Jun 6, 2026

Expand your Pollinator-Friendly Garden Did you know that planting more diverse and flowering plants in your garden can help support your vegetable garden or orchard? Learn how to choose plants to make your garden a haven for the pollinators. We’ll cover the types of plants that attract butterflies, bees…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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Vegetable Crops in San Joaquin County: Page

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Contact Us Brenna Aegerter, Ph.D. Vegetable Crops Advisor 209-953-6114 bjaegerter@ucanr.edu2101 E. Earhart Ave. Suite 200 Stockton, CA, 95206 Main Office Phone: 209-953-6100
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Grown in Marin: Event

Farming for the Future: Water, Soil and Sustainability

Mar 18, 2026

Join SSU students in their Agroecology class as they explore the intersection of water, soil and remedial approaches to farming in our state with Sustainable Conservation. California is among the top 10 agricultural economies in the world and produces the majority of the nation's fresh fruit, vegetables,…
Grown in Marin
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