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Nutrition Policy Institute’s Data Storytelling Toolkit supports local health departments to engage community stakeholders with data-backed information

April 29, 2026
By Carolyn D Rider, Miranda W Brown
With the help of communication workshops and a Data Storytelling Toolkit provided by the Nutrition Policy Institute, local health department professionals share the impact of CalFresh Healthy Living to engage community stakeholders and secure funding to continue community health programs after the loss of…
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Avocado Citrus Tree Care
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The Beauty of Citrus - Laguna Niguel

May 11, 2026

When you see an orange, do you wonder what it would take to have citrus growing in your own yard? Winter is citrus season, but learning things you need to do to prepare for a great growing season can be good information any time of the year. We'll walk through the types and varieties that thrive in a…
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Composting bins
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Compost Basics 101 - Anaheim

May 11, 2026

Just how does compost happen? Nature, as it recycles by decomposition, provides us with garden gold. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will teach you why it is important to recycle organic waste, about the right balance of greens, browns, air and water, and how soon you can expect your first batch!…
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Gardening For Butterflies - Mission Viejo
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Butterflies in Your Garden - Silverado

May 11, 2026

Did you know there are more than 170 species of butterflies that live in or visit Southern California?  You can easily attract many of them by learning about host and nectar plants and shelter that a particular species prefer. Learn to maintain an ecological partnership with flowering plants, and…
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[PODCAST] Hydroponics For The Home or Apartment Gardener
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Wicking Hydroponics for Soil-Free Gardening - Costa Mesa

May 9, 2026

The class will focus on wicking hydroponics, a versatile method that creates an ideal environment for growing a wide range of vegetables, especially root crops, without soil. Attendees will learn the fundamentals of wicking systems, identify the best materials to use and explore different options for…
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Plant A Salad Bowl - Irvine
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Plant a Salad Bowl Garden - Irvine

May 9, 2026

Ah, the salad days of life! Grow your own salad in one compact place. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide information on how to plant a salad bowl garden, covering the varieties of greens, the basics of gardening, and care and harvesting. Add a review on starting from seed and from…
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Create a Salad Bowl Garden - Garden Grove
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Growing Seeds Made Easy - Mission Viejo

May 7, 2026

Growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs from seed is easy and economical, once you know what to do. Join Master Gardeners of OC to learn everything you need to become a seed-planting pro in no time. The talk will include selection, sowing, thinning, transplanting, and hardening, along with practical…
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Grow It Now-Spring Vegetables - Anaheim
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Grow Food Anywhere - Brea

May 7, 2026

You can’t do it all in one day, or even in one month – it takes at least a year to complete all the gardening tasks. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will tell you how to do it, month by month. Learn when to plant which veggie, how to keep fruit trees productive, pruning, mulching, starting seeds,…
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