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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Ask-A-Master Gardener Booth at Tomatomania!

Event Date
Mar 7, 2026

Attendees to this event on Saturday from 9am - 3:30pm can visit our Ask-A-Master-Gardener booth to get in-depth, science-based gardening advice. Free Admission | Free Parking | Dog FriendlyThis is a partner event between Tomatomania! and The Water Conservation Garden, where attendees can visit the beautiful…
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Carrots should be planted from seed as the long tap roots are easily damaged leading to stunted growth and misshapen carrots.

Seeds vs starts? A practical guide for planting your spring vegetable garden

February 1, 2026
By Patsy Babbitt
IntroductionAfter you've enriched your soil and readied your pots or your beds for the vegetables you want to grow in the early spring, you'll need to decide whether to begin with seeds planted directly into the soil or to transplant already-started plants (“starts”) you get from a nursery or other source…
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Carrots should be planted from seed as the long tap roots are easily damaged leading to stunted growth and misshapen carrots.

Seeds vs starts? A practical guide for planting your spring vegetable garden

February 1, 2026
By Patsy Babbitt
IntroductionAfter you've enriched your soil and readied your pots or your beds for the vegetables you want to grow in the early spring, you'll need to decide whether to begin with seeds planted directly into the soil or to transplant already-started plants (“starts”) you get from a nursery or other source…
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Carrots should be planted from seed as the long tap roots are easily damaged leading to stunted growth and misshapen carrots.

Seeds vs starts? A practical guide for planting your spring vegetable garden

February 1, 2026
By Patsy Babbitt
IntroductionAfter you've enriched your soil and readied your pots or your beds for the vegetables you want to grow in the early spring, you'll need to decide whether to begin with seeds planted directly into the soil or to transplant already-started plants (“starts”) you get from a nursery or other source…
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From Garden to Table- Tips for a Healthy Heart

February 1, 2026
By Kitty Oppliger
 Not only is Valentine’s day around the corner, but February is American Heart Month. While nutrition related trends come and go, research on heart health has consistently pointed to dietary patterns that prioritize plant-based, minimally processed foods. You may have heard of the Mediterranean diet,…
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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Rosie's corner: It's rose pruning season

February 1, 2026
 Last month, I promised you more info on pruning roses. Some of this will be a repeat and some is new (such as pruning climbers that I said I would go into this month). Pruning is not difficult. Take a deep breath and relax. You can do this!First things first. Gather your rose pruning tools while…
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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Our warmer climate requires more attention to garden microclimates

February 1, 2026
Weather conditions now vary unpredictably with every season. The last three years – 2023, 2024 and 2025 – are in a tie for hottest years ever recorded worldwide . But so far this year California is drought-free for the first time in 25 years, according to new data from the U.S. Drought Monitor (San Francisco…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Quick Spring Veggies & Citrus Pruning and Care - Palo Alto

Event Date
Mar 7, 2026

Come and learn the secrets to growing spring vegetables! Seedlings of chard, beets, lettuce, and more can be planted now. Seeds of carrots, radishes, turnips, and fast-growing salad greens can be planted directly in garden beds. In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn how to pick fast-growing varieties, start…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Master Gardeners Helping at Booths
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Ask-A-Master Gardener Booth

Event Date
Feb 14, 2026

Visit the Ask-A-Master-Gardener booth for science-based gardening advice. The Poway Farmers Market is sponsored by the City of Poway and Outback Farms. This is a free, pedestrian-friendly shopping and entertainment experience in the Old Poway Park area. A fun and fabulous opportunity for community…
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Celebration Corner

January 31, 2026
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC ANR Native American Advisory Council meets in Davis The UC ANR Native American Advisory Council met in person for the first time Jan. 27-28 at the ANR building in Davis. The council held its first virtual meetings last year. Council members include A-dae Briones, Shasta Gaughen, Holly Hensher,…
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