Ongoing research

Event Primary Image
Terrific Tomatoes - Mission Viejo
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Terrific Tomatoes - Mission Viejo

Event Date
Mar 5, 2026

Imagine a world where the vibrant hues and diverse shapes of countless tomato varieties await your discovery, inviting you to embark on a thrilling gardening adventure. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience under your belt, this workshop promises to enrich your understanding of…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
View Event
Event Primary Image
[PODCAST] California Citrus Threat
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

[PODCAST] California Citrus Threat

Event Date
Feb 18, 2026

Citrus is a $3.3 billion industry in California, and it is currently under threat from one of the tiniest insects and the disease it carries. This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we will detail the threat of the ACP (Asian Citrus Psyllid) and HLB (Huanglongbing or Citrus Greening). If…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
View Event
Article

[PODCAST] California Citrus Threat

February 18, 2026
By Loren Nelson
Citrus is a $3.3 billion industry in California, and it is currently under threat from one of the tiniest insects and the disease it carries. This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we will detail the threat of the ACP (Asian Citrus Psyllid) and HLB (Huanglongbing or Citrus Greening). If…
View Article
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Master Gardening Holiday Fun

February 18, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Cindy YeeI love being a master gardener (MG), especially during the holidays.  Here are some of the delightful gardening events from November and December 2025, that certainly stoked the holiday spirit.    First, MG Christina Ruark presented "Decorating for the Holidays with…
View Article
IWP Training: Page

IWP Training Videos

To help you become more confident and efficient when working in IWP—our Drupal-based content management platform—we’ve created a collection of short, focused video tutorials. These recordings walk you through common editing tasks and features so you can quickly get familiar with the tools you’ll use most…
View Page
Event Primary Image
Gardening into the future
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Gardening into the Future: Climate Adaptation in Your Yard

Event Date
Mar 28, 2026

There are positive, impactful actions you can take in your own garden and community to adapt to climate change. This talk offers concrete, achievable, science-based means to use in your own garden for carbon sequestration, food security, plant and animal habitat, and increased resilience in extreme weather…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
View Event
Event Primary Image
Avocados
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Growing Avocados in Sonoma County

Event Date
Mar 22, 2026

Are you interested in growing your own avocados right here in Sonoma County? Dr. Jeff Pierce will share knowledge  about growing avocado trees, including how to choose the right variety, when and where to plant it, and how to care for it. Soon you'll be harvesting your very own delicious avocados.
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
View Event
Primary Image
Chamomile flowers
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Fresno’s climate is ideal for an herbal tea garden

February 18, 2026
By Jeannette Warnert
 Herbal teas, or more accurately herbal infusions, offer endless variety, versatility and creativity to Fresno area gardeners. Flowers, roots, leaves, and even certain fruits can be dried and infused individually or in unique combinations to create sugar free, inexpensive and often healthful beverages…
View Article
Primary Image
Male longhorned bee asleep on gaura (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

UC Davis BioDiv Day: Bees at the Bohart, Bees at The Haven

February 18, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Will there be native bees and honey bees at the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day on Saturday, Feb. 21?Yes! There will be bumble bees, carpenter bees, orchard bees and orchid bees--live or specimens--at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, and honey bees and other pollinators in the UC Davis Bee…
View Article
Primary Image
Japanese beetle. Credit: D. Cappaert, Bugwood.org)

National  Invasive Species Awareness Week 2026

February 18, 2026
By Lindsey Hack
This week (February 23-27, 2026) is National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), an event dedicated to raising awareness about invasive species, the threats they pose, and how we can slow their spread. When it comes to invasive species, your actions can have a big impact! What Can You Do? Take…
View Article