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Practical Training on Nitrogen Management in Row Crops

February 17, 2026
By Nicholas E Clark
Practical Training on Nitrogen Management in Row CropsTwo opportunities, no cost to register and attend!Earn continuing education credits for CCA and INMTP, 3 hours each.Join UC Cooperative Extension for a practical, in-person training focusedon improving nitrogen management in row crops. The agenda…
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Central Sierra: Planting Your Spring & Summer Garden (Jackson)

Mar 7, 2026

Spring is a great time to plant vegetables, flowers, strawberries, and so many other plants. This class will provide advice you can apply to your garden, based on UC research and Master Gardener local experience.Topics will include:Planning for your 2026 gardenLocal gardening considerationsTips for success …
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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UC Small Grains Blog: Article

Practical training on N management in row crops: March 3rd & 4th

February 17, 2026
By Mark E Lundy
March 3rd and 4th Join UC Cooperative Extension for a practical, in-person training focused on improving nitrogen management in row crops.8:30 am - 12:15 pm followed by lunchEarn CE Credits3 hours of CCA3 hours of INMTPMarch 3rdUCCE - Sutter-Yuba142 Garden HwyYuba CityMarch 4thUCCE - Stanislaus3800…
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These native plants in the Demonstration Garden have been given plenty of room to grow in full sun. Laura Kling
The Real Dirt: Article

Getting Started When You Don’t Know What (or How!) to Plant

February 16, 2026
Vegetables and herbs are relatively easy to understand, but flowers and foliage and shade versus sun — it can seem overwhelming!  Let’s start from the beginning.  What does full sun really mean?  A plant requiring full sun needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day in order to thrive.  If a plant…
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Hodel Palms and Trees: Page

PalmArbor Articles 2026:

PalmArbor, an electronic journal published periodically, includes articles on the identification, taxonomy, nomenclature, selection, propagation, and landscape management, including pests, diseases, disorders, nutrition, irrigation, pruning, and other aspects of landscape management, of palms, trees, and…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Introducing New Dwarf Tomatoes 2026

February 16, 2026
By Janet Miller
The Dwarf Tomato Lineup Just Got BetterHave you ever wished for the taste and quality of an heirloom tomato, but on a plant you could grow in a small space or container? Last year, we were excited to introduce several varieties from the Dwarf Tomato Project that achieve just that. This year, we are offering…
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UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day sign (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

BioDiv Day Talks: Nematodes, Pollinator Gardens, Dinosaurs and Yeast

February 16, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 You'll learn about nematodes, pollinator gardens, dinosaurs and yeast at the speakers' series during the 15th Annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day on Saturday, Feb. 21. The speakers' series will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Silverado Vineyards' Sensory Theatre, Sensory Building, Robert…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Event: Spring Garden Trivia (San Leandro)

Mar 13, 2026

Join the Alameda County Master Gardeners for Spring Garden Trivia!  Come out and test your vegetable growing knowledge with your local Master Gardeners.  We are happy to have  Zocalo Coffee Shop host the first trivia night for Alameda County. Registration is not required; this event is free…
UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County
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