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MCP California Native Plant Sale - San Jose

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May 16, 2026

Last chance to buy annual California natives for this year. You can also start perennials with watering the first year. There will be a variety of about 20 plants to choose for your yard.Please note the park charges $6.00 for parking; or park closer to our area on Chynoweth Avenue near Vauxhall Circle for…
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Making Structures in the Garden - Cupertino

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Apr 15, 2026

Beds, boxes, cages, trellises, and other ways to construct productive and attractive garden structures using simple materials that you can build on your own. Join us to learn the art of building a garden that’s as beautiful as it is bountiful!
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Spring Garden Makeover Workshop - Santa Clara

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Apr 12, 2026

Get your hands dirty in our interactive workshop where you'll restore and plant in a community garden raised-bed plot. From seed selection to planting techniques, our experts will guide you every step of the way. From start to finish, the entire workshop will be hands on demonstration, so come ready to…
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Corcoran Resource Fair

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May 14, 2026

Corcoran Joint Unified School District invites you toparticipate in their Resource Fair! This event is designed to strengthencommunity involvement and connect families with valuable localprograms and services.Join the Tulare/Kings Master Gardener as we share Gardening information, answeryour gardening…
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Lantana sellowiana (purple trailing lantana)
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Planning for a Better Garden

April 5, 2026
By Valerie Saribalis-Cole, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.In my opinion, nothing is more enticing than walking through a garden center full of vibrantly colored spring flowers just calling my name.  I admit to being the person who, in the not-too-distant past, would bring home several lovely…
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The Coastal Gardener : Article

Upcoming Events - April, May, and June

April 5, 2026
By Coastal Gardener Newsletter Team
Upcoming Events:APRILApril 18, 2026, 12 – 1:30 pm, Firewise Gardening presented by Yana Valachovic  UC Master Gardener of Humboldt & Del Norte Counties 2026 Speakers Series, Humboldt County Library, 1313 3rd Street, Eureka, CAApril 24, 2026, 4 - 6 pm, Salad Bowl Workshop,Focus - container gardening…
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Annual Expo & Plant Giveaway & Sale

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Apr 11, 2026

Visit the Orange County Master Food Preservers at: UC Master Gardeners Of Orange County’s Annual Expo & Plant Giveaway & SalePurchase tomato, pepper, veggie, herb and other plants at the First Annual Expo & Plant Giveaway & Sale. The Orange County Master Food Preservers will be there to help…
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The Coastal Gardener : Article

Curiosities - have you ever wondered about...

April 5, 2026
By Keyt Fischer
Do gardeners live longer?Frequent gardeners had a 22% lower mortality risk over 25 years of follow-up; read more about it here. What’s the buzz about petal drip-tips and pollination? Miconia are “buzz” pollinated, meaning that bees buzz or vibrate the flowers to release pollen. Buzz…
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Young boy seated and strapped into a wheelchair seated adjacent to an elevated garden box, touching dirt with his left hand and smiling with joy
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Gardening for Life - spotlight on Glen Paul School

April 4, 2026
By Laurel Condro
 On a warm day, a child was playing in the dirt at school. The special thing about this dirt is that it is raised up to meet him where he is. His smile says it all. How wonderful that gardening can be accessible to everyone.This adaptive garden is being created at Glen Paul School. The garden is…
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White flowers of the dogwood, Cornus capitata
The Coastal Gardener : Article

Dogwoods that Thrive in Coastal Northern California

April 4, 2026
By June Walsh
The Dogwoods (Cornus) at Humboldt Botanical Garden are fantastic, but only a few Cornus do well in coastal Humboldt County. Cornus kousa We have grown these trees successfully in the Moss Family Temperate Woodland Garden since planting in 2008/2009. They can grow to nearly 40 feet, though…
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