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Canned Preserved Food
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

Principles and Methods of Food Preservation

Feb 19, 2026

Join us for a workshop series presented by the UC Master Food Preserver Program. These workshops will help you learn how to safely preserve food at home and how to be more sustainable by reducing food waste.Principles and methods of food preservation will cover dehydration, canning, pickling, and…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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Beefsteak Tomato Banner 2026
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Page

GTPS 2026 - Tomatoes - Beefsteak

 Skip IntroNavigation Quick Links:Go to 2026 Plant Sale Intro Page Go to Cherry & Paste TomatoesGo to Slicer TomatoesGo to PeppersGo to Other Veggies and HerbsDownload Shopping Lists (PDF files that can be printed)Shopping List for Our Garden, Walnut Creek (PDF)DocumentShopping List for…
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Garden gate opening onto a grassy path
UC Master Gardener Coordinators: Article

Rooted in Marketing - February 2026

February 5, 2026
By Barbra Braaten
This issue of Rooted in Marketing marks the start of our third year—thank you for all the feedback along the way. We love seeing how your communications continue to grow and evolve. Looking ahead, we’re shifting Rooted’s publication to the middle of the month to better balance competing priorities…
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walnut flower
Nut, Olive and Prune Programmatic News: Article

Southern San Joaquin Valley Walnut Growers Attend the 54th Tri County Walnut Day

February 5, 2026
By Elizabeth J Fichtner
Local walnut growers, PCAs, and members of allied industries braved the dense Tule fog to attend Tri County Walnut Day, an annual event hosted by UCCE Tulare County.  The program attracted over 50 attendees, as well as speakers from throughout the walnut-growing regions of the state. Currently, over 3…
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master gardener volunteers answering gardening questions
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Lowes' Question and Answer Desk

Feb 7, 2026

The UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County will be available to answer your gardening questions from 10am until noon at their twice monthly gardening "Questions and Answers Desk."
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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kidney shaped, glossy green leaves
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Leopard Plant

February 5, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Michelle SchlegelI found a ‘Leopard plant’ in a deep shady area of a local nursery.  I hadn’t ever seen one before and found the large, glossy leaves so attractive. The leaves are about 1 foot across, kidney-shaped, and a beautiful deep green. They grow to 2 feet high and 3 feet wide clumps…
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Lake County: Event

2026 Lake County Walnut Update

Mar 12, 2026

Meeting Registration Link and QR code:https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=48685Registration is required for better planning.  Breakfast, Refreshments, and Lunch will be provided. 
Lake County
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Hand holding an orange
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

UC Riverside Citrus Field Day for Growers & Industry Members

Feb 19, 2026

Registration Fee: $50 per personRegistration fee includes lunch. Online registration is open through February 16, 2026.Location and Parking InstructionsParking is available in Lot 30 (across Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd from the Ag Operations office). The cost for parking is $11 and must be paid for…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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Hand holding an orange
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

UC Riverside Citrus Field Day for Growers & Industry Members

Feb 19, 2026

Registration Fee: $50 per personRegistration fee includes lunch. Online registration is open through February 16, 2026.Location and Parking InstructionsParking is available in Lot 30 (across Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd from the Ag Operations office). The cost for parking is $11 and must be paid for…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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