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a header graphic of Tuolumne county's 4-H Fest, Bloom Where You're Planted with a background of yellow daffodils.
UC 4-H Program of Tuolumne County: Event

2026 Tuolumne County 4-H Fest

Apr 19, 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable day at the Tuolumne County 4-H Fest — where creativity, skills, and community spirit come together!This exciting event celebrates everything that makes 4-H amazing, featuring a wide variety of project-based contests where  members can showcase their hard work and talents…
UC 4-H Program of Tuolumne County
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Fields of CA Poppies Knights Ferry

Now is the Time to Go on Wildflower Walks!

March 25, 2026
By Anne E Schellman
By: Denise Godbout-AvantMid-March through mid-May are the best months of the year to go on wildflower walks in the valley and foothills. There are several hikes within an hour or two drive from the Modesto area. Some years produce abundant wildflowers, while other years are less showy, but you will always…
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Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California: Article

Affordability Analysis of Bakersfield's Proposed 2026-2031 Sewer Rate Increases

March 25, 2026
By Laljeet S Sangha
Affordability Analysis of Bakersfield's Proposed 2026-2031 Sewer Rate IncreasesLaljeet Sangha, Ph.D. UC Cooperative Extension Advisor– UCCE KernKey TakeawaysBakersfield needs to invest in its aging sewer system. That is not in question.At the proposed FY 2030-31 rate of $875/year, an estimated 33,700…
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California Natives in the garden

Incorporating California Native Plants into Your Landscape

March 25, 2026
By Anne E Schellman
By Barbara Kissinger-SantosCalifornia’s diverse climate and ecosystems make it home to thousands of native plant species, many of which are perfectly suited for home gardens. Incorporating California natives into your landscape not only enhances beauty but also supports local wildlife, conserves water and…
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raised bed filled with onion seedlings and a person holding the side of the bed wearing a read sweater.
UC Master Gardener Program: Page

Seed Germination Temperature and Timing

Soil Temperature Conditions for Vegetable Seed GerminationMany internal and environmental conditions influence seed germination: seed condition, water availability, sufficient air, soil conditions, and temperature. The chart below lists the optimum soil temperatures at which they do best. This does not mean…
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Humboldt’s Bay Owl’s clover in grass

No Mow Spring

March 25, 2026
By Anne E Schellman
By: Denise Godbout-AvantWant to make your lawn more attractive for small creatures such as insects, amphibians, and birds? You can do it by not mowing it for four weeks sometime during the months of March through May.  Not Beneficial to Wildlife  Grass-only lawns cover 40 million acres in…
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Event

Less Toxic Insecticides Workshop

Apr 4, 2026

UC Master Gardeners of Merced County presents "Less Toxic Insecticides", a Public Workshop on Saturday, April 4th from 10am-12pm.  Presenter: Tom Dinwoodie, UC Master Gardener of Merced Topics covered: -How to select insecticides -Choose products that target specific pests -Cultural and…
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County
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Unthinned peach tree. With no thinning fruit are very small, have poor flavor and are more prone to disease. R. Johnson UC ANR
The Real Dirt: Article

Don’t Hesitate to Thin That Fruit!

March 25, 2026
It is time to start thinking about thinning the fruit on peach, nectarine, plum, pluot, apricot, apple, and pear trees. To produce fruit that is large and healthy, fruit trees need plenty of leaves to feed the developing fruit.  Since trees often set far more fruit than their leaves can adequately support,…
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