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This is how to grow tabasco peppers

January 26, 2026
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Conservation Practices Field Day

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Feb 3, 2026

The Field Day will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 8:30am - 3:00pm at Le Fort's Organic Farm in Creston, CA. Please see the agenda below.  Note: this event will be held entirely outdoors and walking on uneven ground will be a part of the agenda. If heavy rain is in the forecast, the event…
UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

It Takes a Village: Managing Invasive Pests in California

January 26, 2026
By Lindsey Hack
Because California is a major hub for commerce and tourism, many non-native organisms, especially plants, insects, and other animals, are brought into our state every day, either accidently or on purpose. Most of them are harmless, but some are invasive species that have negative impact on the…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Divisadero Farmers' Market

Event Date
Jun 21, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions regarding plants, plant maintenance, soil, garden pests and more. Photo credit: Somi Jaiswal on Unsplash.com.
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Divisadero Farmers' Market

Event Date
Apr 19, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions regarding plants, plant maintenance, soil, garden pests and more. Photo credit: Somi Jaiswal on Unsplash.com.
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Divisadero Farmers' Market

Event Date
Mar 15, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions regarding plants, plant maintenance, soil, garden pests and more. Photo credit: Somi Jaiswal  on Unsplash.com.
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Divisadero Farmers' Market

Event Date
Feb 15, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Divisadero Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your gardening questions regarding plants, plant maintenance, soil, garden pests and more. Photo credit: Somi Jaiswal on Unsplash.com.
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Informatics and GIS Program: Page

Computing Agroclimate Metrics in R

POSTPONED! This hands-on workshop will demonstrate how to use R to compute common agroclimate metrics including degree days, chill accumulation, frost days, extreme heat, and others.
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Homemade Baby and Toddler Food (Online Delivery Program)

Event Date
May 9, 2026

This free online class, taught by the UC Master Food Preservers Online Delivery Program, focuses on food safety and practical techniques for preparing and storing purees and simple snacks at home.Caregivers will learn how freezing and dehydrating can be used to store homemade baby and toddler foods, helping…
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