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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Reduced Chemical Pest Management for Fruit & Nut Trees

January 1, 2026
Author: Chuck Ingels, UC Cooperative Extension, Sacramento County.Edited by Christine Joshel, Center for Pest Management research & Extension and Mary Lou Flint, IPM Education & Publications, UC Davis.Publication Number 31-S81 (revised July 2003)As result of increasing environmental …
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Gardening in Small Spaces - San Juan Capistrano
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Gardening in Small Spaces - San Juan Capistrano

Jan 7, 2026

As Orange County's landscape evolves, many gardeners worry that shrinking outdoor spaces mean giving up their gardening dreams. But limited square footage doesn't have to limit your growing potential. Our Gardening in Small Spaces class will show you how to maximize every inch of available space to…
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Healthy Central Sierra: Article

Get Active with the Gold Rush Path!

January 1, 2026
By Kitty Oppliger
Kick Off the New Year with an Active Outdoor LifestyleFor many of us, the new year inspires goals to be more active and spend more time outdoors. But with chilly temperatures and limited daylight, finding the motivation to get outside can be tough. Still, even short bouts of outdoor movement—like walking or…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Why Fruit Trees Fail to Bear

January 1, 2026
Author, Chuck Ingels, Farm Advisor, Sacramento CountyEdited by Judy McClure, Master Gardener Program CoordinatorPublication Number 31-S68 (Published October 2000)Fruit trees will normally begin to bear fruit between two and five years after planting, depending mainly on the species and method of training and…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Fruit Thinning to Increase Fruit Size

January 1, 2026
Author: Chuck Ingels, Farms Advisor, Sacramento County.Edited by Judy McClure, Master Gardener Program Coordinator.Illustrated bY Walter Dong.Publication Number 31-S84 (Published April 2000)Most trees produce more fruit than they can support or develop…
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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Monarch Nature Trail - Huntington Beach

Jan 3, 2026

Come join us for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach!Volunteering at the MNT is a great way to learn more about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival. We have volunteer tasks for all ages including watering,…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

A Mandarin by Any Other Name

January 1, 2026
Author: Cindy Fake, Horticulture and Small Farms Advisor, Placer and Nevada CountiesPublication Number 31-111 (published December 2004)A mandarin by any other name would taste as sweet, but what is it? In Japanese, mandarin is mikan; in India;…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Article

Sowing Native California Wildflower Seeds

December 31, 2025
By Cathrin Callas
Blooming California wildflowers are an amazing sight! If you are thinking about sowing native wildflower seeds, late October to late November is the perfect time, as it closely mimics nature and takes advantage of the cool weather and the rainy season. As spring and summer flowers fade, their seed is…
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Forestry Research and Outreach: Page

GIS Workshops

Registration Open for the 2026 Forestry Applications of GIS Workshops. These 2 day trainings will introduce participants to data management, cartography, spatial analysis, and participant-driven topics. Workshops provide a mixture of presentations from GIS specialists and hands-on practice with the ESRI…
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