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The Coastal Gardener : Article

Spring 2026 - The Coastal Gardener information and events.

April 6, 2026
By Coastal Gardener Newsletter Team
 Spring is here. Check out our current newsletter.Learn about Queen bees surviving flooded nests, Evergreen Huckleberry, Gardening for Life - Spotlight on Glen Paul School, Last Frost dates, Dogwoods, Gardening Curiosities, upcoming events, and more.   Gardening for Life - Spotlight on…
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Congrats, UC Davis Professor Shahid Siddique, Teacher Extraordinaire

April 6, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Congrats to UC Davis nematologist Shahid Siddique, an exemplary teacher committed to helping his students learn and succeed!Siddique, an associate professor in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, is the newly announced recipient of the 2026 Excellence-in-Teaching Award from the…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Page

Volunteer

Are you passionate about gardening? Do you enjoy sharing knowledge and helping others? Consider becoming a UC Master Gardener volunteer in Tulare/Kings County! As a UC Master Gardener, you'll receive in-depth training from University of California experts and then use that knowledge to help your community…
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Citrus IPM News: Article

Early Thrips Pressure and PBO Use Advisory for Export Citrus

April 6, 2026
By Sandipa Gautam
Early Bloom and Elevated Thrips Pressure in CitrusCitrus bloom has now ended across much of the San Joaquin Valley, nearly three weeks ahead of the historical average. In Tulare County, monitoring confirmed the presence of both immature and adult citrus thrips actively feeding on young fruit. This early…
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Workshop: Garden Myths — Liars Club Version

Aug 15, 2026

UC Master Gardeners will present a fun version of the old game show Liars Club. A panel of UC Master Gardeners will each describe the cause of a gardening problem shown in an image, and the audience will guess which panelist is telling the truth. This workshop offers a fun way to learn with plenty of…
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

Broomrape 101 for Organic Vegetable Farmers - Sacramento Valley

May 19, 2026

Broomrape 101 for Organic Vegetable Farmers - Sacramento ValleyVirtual Meeting (zoom), register herePresentation by Brad Hanson (UCCE Extension Weed Specialist) followed by Q&A.Tues, May 19 noon-1pmNo costDescription:Broomrape is a noxious parasitic weed that recently re-emerged in processing tomato…
UC Organic Agriculture Institute
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3rd Annual Strawberry Commission Production Research Meeting - April 24

April 6, 2026
By Mark P Bolda
All are welcome to attend the Third Annual Strawberry Commission Production Research to take place this coming April 24 at the Santa Maria Inn in Santa Maria. I'll be presenting there with a large number of my colleagues, lots and lots of information to be shown and discussed.Flier, in English and Spanish,…
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Workshop: The Helpline Files — Current Pests and Common Gardening Mistakes

Jul 18, 2026

UC Master Gardeners will share helpline case photos featuring current insect pests, plant diseases, and common gardening mistakes. The workshop will also include examples of how apps and artificial intelligence can be used to help find gardening answers while avoiding common pitfalls. A plant sale and…
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Amador County Wildflower Show

Apr 26, 2026

Join us as the UC Master Gardeners present a beautiful sampling of wildflowers found throughout Amador County. Whether you are an avid wildflower fan or just a casual admirer, there is something for everyone. This year the show will be held during the 6th Annual Poppy Pedal at the City Hall…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Page

Spring Garden Fair Layout

Events Calendar > Spring Garden FairThis image shows the layout of our Spring Garden Fair at Martial Cottle Park. It includes the locations of educational booths and talks, as well as where plant and green elephant sales will be held. If you are unable to access this content due to a disability, please…
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