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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Select fertilizer based on plant needs

March 30, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
By Elinor Teague  Fertilizers have changed greatly during the last twenty years. The most obvious changes have been in the reduction of nutrient percentages and in the proliferation of fertilizers specifically formulated for various types of plant – for example tomatoes, roses, citrus, lawns,…
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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Document

Handouts

Here you will find many of the handouts that we use for gardening in Orange County.   You are welcome to download and save these for your reference.   Have further questions?   Reach out to our hotline and they can help with more information.  Send an e-mail to  ucceocmghotline@ucanr…
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Garden calendar and seedlings
HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

It's Time to Plant Your Summer Tomato Crop

March 30, 2025
By Help Desk Team
It is not unusual to find tomato seedlings for sale in local nurseries and big box stores as early as February or March. Don't make the mistake of rushing to plant them in your garden. In our County it is much too early to put tomato seedlings in the garden, but it is the perfect time to make plans for a…
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Rose
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Rosie's corner: Hoplia beetles make their annual appearance

March 29, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
 Did you know that the rose is the United States’ National flower? Well, apparently those flying beetles you may see on your roses this month do!  Welcome to the annual invasion of the dreaded Hoplia beetle. Picture a small child stamping their feet and saying, “It’s so unfair!”  You will have…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Grace Garden Plant Sale

Apr 12, 2025

On April 12 from 9:00-11:00, Grace Garden will sell a wide range of tomato varieties from WCC as part of a Grace Garden/Master Gardener fundraiser at Davis United Methodist Church in the back patio area. Come visit Grace Garden and see what's new and happening!  Located at 1620 Anderson Street near the…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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Merced County Cooperative Extension: Page

Weather

 Merced, CA County has a Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by hot and dry summers and mild to cool and wet winters. Average temperatures throughout the year range from 77°F in the summer months to around 44°F during the winter. The hottest month of the year is August, when temperatures can…
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UCCE Plumas-Sierra: Event

2025 Small Farms Seminar

May 6, 2025

This event is designed for livestock producers of all sizes and ages! Come learn goat and sheep herd health tips from veterinarian Rosie Bush, DVM, UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, raising livestock with predators, disaster preparedness and bio-security for your livestock . This is a FREE event,…
UCCE Plumas-Sierra
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