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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

New church garden cultivates healthy food and community connection

January 23, 2026
By Jeannette Warnert
After two years of planning, a Fresno church completed a half-acre community garden in 2025, offering 74 raised-bed garden plots to its members and the community.The garden was launched by the St. Paul Catholic Newman Center – 1572 E. Barstow Ave. – after receiving grants and support from Fresno State…
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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: Jan. 23 - 29

January 23, 2026
Ornamental and fruit‐bearing trees will begin to bloom in home gardens and along the Blossom Trail in eastern Fresno County.TasksCheck your sprinklers and turn them off when the amount of rain permits.Make sure trees are getting enough water. Avoid overhead irrigation if frost is expected.PruningEvergreens,…
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Franklin's bumble bee specimens at Bohart Museum of Entomology. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Her Cup Runneth Over

January 22, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Her cup runneth over.Only a select group of people win the Franklin's Bumble Bee coffee cup, and UC Davis alumna  Lesley Hamamoto of Sacramento recently received hers for being named the  winner of the 2026 Robbin Thorp Memorial First-Bumble-Bee-of-the-Year Contest, sponsored by the…
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[PODCAST] Winter Care and Rainwater
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

[PODCAST] Winter Care and Rainwater

Event Date
Jan 22, 2026

Brrr .. it’s cold outside!  Coming up on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we revisit an important show from 2015 about winter tasks in the garden. Proper pruning, pre-treatment for potential pests and disease, and what certain fruit require for “chill hours”.  Learn what “chill hours” really…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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[PODCAST] Winter Care and Rainwater

January 22, 2026
By Loren Nelson
Brrr .. it’s cold outside!  Coming up on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we revisit an important show from 2015 about winter tasks in the garden. Proper pruning, pre-treatment for potential pests and disease, and what certain fruit require for “chill hours”.  Learn what “chill hours” really…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Growing Tomatoes in Containers

January 22, 2026
By CoCoMG Volunteers
 If you have limited space, growing tomatoes in containers is a great alternative to planting in the ground. Make sure to choose a sunny spot that gets at least 6-8 hours of direct sun and follow these tips for a successful growing season.1. Choose the right tomato variety. Select either…
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State 3D Archery Tournament Registration Available
University of California 4-H Youth Development Program: Event

2026 State 3D Archery Competition

Event Date
Mar 28, 2026

3D Archery Championship - Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 9:00 AMSpringville Archery Club Range - Springville, CA 93265Shooters may enter only one category. The county office must verify enrollment. Completed entry form and check from the county, made payable to: Tulare County 4-H Leader’s Council (TC 4-H LC) is…
University of California 4-H Youth Development Program
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Ditch the Grass! Create a Drought-Tolerant Landscape/Simi Valley

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Aug 1, 2026

Ditch the Grass! Create a Drought-Tolerant LandscapePhoto credit Pixabay Learn how to safely remove your water-hungry lawn and replace it with a beautiful, drought-tolerant garden. This class covers turf removal techniques, soil preparation, plant selection for your climate, and installation methods…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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