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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Talk: Vegetable & Herb Gardening Basics (Oakland)

Event Date
Mar 28, 2026

For new gardeners, or gardeners new to growing vegetables, we'll will take you through the basics of growing vegetables and herbs successfully in our Mediterranean climate.  From preparing your soil, to what to grow, to how to create a plan, to how to plant seeds and seedlings, how to water, and how to…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

LIB - Succulents

Event Date
Mar 2, 2026

An in-person talk on Succulents presented by John Fike.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Talk: Planning Your Vegetable Garden (Oakland)

Event Date
Feb 28, 2026

New to gardening or looking to grow your own vegetables? UC Master Gardeners will guide you through the essentials. Learn soil preparation, crop selection, creating a garden plan, seedling care, watering techniques, and pest management to kickstart your vegetable garden journey. The event is free.
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Inspect Your Trees for Hazards

February 16, 2026
By Help Desk Team
Winter storms with high winds or heavy rains take a toll on our trees and may cause a tree to fail. Most susceptible are the trees that keep their leaves all year, including broadleaf evergreens like eucalyptus and conifers. The greenery acts like a sail in a heavy wind and can cause the tree to bend…
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Weedy Rice Survey Update

February 16, 2026
By Troy L Clark, Luis A Espino, Whitney B Brim-Deforest
We have conducted field surveys of weedy rice in 2020 and 2025. The objectives were to document the location of weedy rice infestations, determine how severe these infestations are, and evaluate the spread of this weed. In 2020, we inspected 15,748 acres of rice. Of these, 3,412 acres (21% of surveyed…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

Webinar - Good Bug, Bad Bug: A Science-Based Look at Garden Insects

Event Date
Feb 17, 2026

Join UC Master Gardener volunteer John Fike as he provides a snapshot image of the fascinating insect populations that exist under the leaves, in the soil and in the air around us. Insect pests (bad bugs) that commonly occur in our area are shown along with the beneficial insects (good bugs) that prey on…
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GTPS - Great Tomato Plant Sale at Richmond Art Center

Event Date
May 2, 2026

We are looking forward to seeing your smiling faces very soon.  Please mark your calendar, as we’d hate for you to miss a single minute of the excitement. See you there!
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GTPS - Great Tomato Plant Sale at Our Garden

Event Date
Apr 15, 2026

We are looking forward to seeing your smiling faces very soon.  Please mark your calendar, as we’d hate for you to miss a single minute of the excitement. See you there!
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GTPS - Great Tomato Plant Sale at Our Garden

Event Date
Apr 12, 2026

We are looking forward to seeing your smiling faces very soon.  Please mark your calendar, as we’d hate for you to miss a single minute of the excitement. See you there!
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