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Stanislaus County 4-H

ATTENTION 25-26 RETURNING VOLUNTEERS!!! NEW REQUIREMENT! YOU MUST BE FULLY ENROLLED (INCLUDING ONLINE COURSE) BY DECEMBER 1, 2025 or you will not be able to continue holding project meetings! Stanislaus County 4-H You can now submit your enrollment fees For the 2025-2026 Year via online…
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UCCE 4-H Program of Amador County

Welcome to the Amador County 4-H Program, we have approximately 170 youth enrolled in local 4-H programs and nearly 50 adult volunteers engaging youth in varied learning experiences. There are five clubs in the county.
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Livestock and Natural Resources

Our primary goal in preparing this site is to provide California's range and pasture livestock ranchers or managers with research-based information and publications on: California Agriculture journal, October - December 2012, Volume 66, Issue 4. Photo by Sarah E. Moffitt.
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Delta Crops Resource Management

The Delta Crops Resource Management research and extension program serves San Joaquin, Sacramento, Yolo, Solano, and Contra Costa counties addressing agronomic crop production and soil and water resource management.
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Asian Citrus Psyllid Distribution and Management

An Interactive Website for Asian Citrus Psyllid Management Growers Commercial Citrus How will the citrus grower manage the pest and disease in commercial groves? The deadly huanglongbing (HLB) is spreading in California and threatens commercial citrus production.
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UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County

Who are UCCE Master Gardeners? UCCE Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who provide unbiased information to the public. Areas of expertise include drought-resistant sustainable landscapes and food production in home, community and school gardens.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

Seasonal Garden Bed Preparation

Event Date
Apr 4, 2026

Seasonal garden bed preparation, presented by Greg Letts and Jana Multhaup
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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Butterflies and Other Pollinators - San Juan Capistrano
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Bees Butterflies & Other Pollinators-Anaheim

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Apr 12, 2026

Ready for another rendition of the birds and the bees – from the gardeners’ point of view?   It’s called pollination – the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!). The UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will weave the story of…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Seeing red? Boxelder bugs, our native neighbors

March 30, 2026
By Bonnie A Nielsen
 If you’ve noticed clusters of red-and-black insects sunning themselves on your house lately, you’re not imagining things, those are probably Western boxelder bugs.Most of us associate boxelder bugs with fall — when they suddenly blanket warm, west-facing walls and make it feel like your house is being…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Succulent Sale

Event Date
May 2, 2026

The Sonoma County Master Gardeners will host a pop-up succulent sale at 402 Tucker Street, Healdsburg.  Shoppers will be able to scoop up loads of great drought tolerant succulents propagated by the Master Gardeners in 4” and 1-gallon pots.  Prices start at just $5.00.  A limited…
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The Savvy Sage: Article

April Vegetable Planting Guide

March 30, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article by Peg Smith -  April is a transition month between cool-season and warm-season crops. As soon as the soil is warm enough, transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, etc. Transplants will have enough time to produce healthy vegetative and root growth before the summer heat and fruit…
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The Savvy Sage: Article

April Garden Tips

March 30, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article by Peg Smith - As gardeners, beginners or experienced, we have a strong spring urge to see what we can add to our collection of plants. Nurseries and plant sales are well stocked; seed racks are replenished; catalogues entice us. The million-dollar question is, will it thrive in our…
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Creating Your California Native Habitat Garden: Building Around a Black Oak

March 30, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Article by Pam MuickBlack oak, our tall, dark and handsome deciduous native oak, grows naturally in Solano and Yolo counties. Few original stands of black oak remain due to its tough strong wood that was wood was useful for construction and small tools. Acorns of black oaks are prized by many species,…
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Growing Cool Weather Vegetables 

Event Date
Jul 25, 2026

Growing Cool Weather Vegetables        
Master Gardener Gwen Did you know that cool season vegetables have a higher food value than warm season ones? Join MG Gwen and she will show you how to expand your gardening repertoire to include these crops. She will include designing your garden, improving your…
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Square Foot Gardening

Event Date
Jul 18, 2026

Square Foot Gardening                 Master Gardener Rhonda Become a successful gardener the simple and painless way. SFG is a unique method of spending less money, using less water and doing less work while still enjoying a bountiful harvest. Rethink the way you garden today – you can grow more in…
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