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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Community Education Class- Lavender sweet lavender

May 17, 2025

 Enjoy a lively, informative class on many gardeners’ favorite herb: LAVENDER. MG Robbie will share history, folklore, literature, cultivation techniques in the San Joaquin Valley, propagation, and craft ideas. She will share fresh cuttings to take home.Saturday, MAY 17, 9:30–11:00 AM  …
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Community Education class Irrigation for the home gardener

May 3, 2025

 IRRIGATION FOR THE HOME GARDENER        Improve plant health and save water!  Learn how easy it can be to convert your sprinklers to a waterwise drip system or start from scratch in a new landscape.  MG John will show you how!  Saturday, MAY 3 …
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Gazebo Gardens information table

May 18, 2025

Our outreach committee will be at Gazebo Gardens May 17, 2025 sharing information about Master Gardeners and answering your gardening  questions.
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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4-H San Luis Obispo County : Event

County Field Day

May 30, 2026

Join us for SLO County 4-H's BIGGEST event of the Year. This traditional event brings together our 4-H Members from all over the county for a day of fun, competition, and education. Youth will have an opportunity to participate in different division categories and participate in activates.  …
4-H San Luis Obispo County
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Person working soil with rake in foreground
The Backyard Gardener: Article

Difference Between Soil and Dirt

April 17, 2025
By Dustin W Blakey
By Carmen Kappos Inyo-Mono Master Gardener Volunteer While the words soil and dirt are often used interchangeably there are differences between them. Recently, Dustin Blakey, our local UCCE Farm Advisor, gave a talk called “Preparing Garden Soil on the East Side.” During this discussion Dustin…
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wine grape vines
Grown in Marin: Event

Natural Enemies of Spider Mites and Ways to Enhance Them in Vineyards

Apr 24, 2025

See first-hand how drones are used for beneficial insect releases! Reamer Farms will demonstrate a release of these natural enemies, including predatory mites and green lacewings and how food sprays can be used to encourage natural enemy activity. Jaclyn Bennett from Parabug will perform the drone release of…
Grown in Marin
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Alternative Pollinators?
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Birds Do It, Bees Do It, Even Slugs Do It - Pollination

April 17, 2025
By Ben A Faber
A recent article covers pollination, especially of flowers in dark places.  Dark, meaning at night, and in places like forests where bees might not go, because it's too dark.  But beetles and bats, and moths and slugs might thrive in these environments. Even cockroaches have been shown to be…
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Bermuda buttercup infesting a bed of landscaped plants.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Spring is in the Air, and Oxalis is Everywhere

April 17, 2025
By Lindsey Hack
Bermuda buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae), also called buttercup oxalis or sourgrass, might be a familiar sight in winter and spring, particularly to those who live in coastal regions or the Sacramento Valley. Some people enjoy seeing this plant’s cheerful yellow flowers pop up in their spring gardens, but for…
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Civic Center Library Seed and Plant Exchange

May 7, 2025

Program: Seed and plant exchange, advice from UC Marin Master Gardeners and planting activities for all ages at the Civic Center Library. The event is co-sponsored by UC Marin Master Gardeners and the Friends of the Civic Center Library.Cost: FREESponsored by Marin Master Gardeners and Civic Center Library
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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