Ongoing research

UC Master Gardener Coordinators: Page

UC MGP Policy Handbook

UC MGP Policy HandbookWe are actively working on updating the following resources to meet accessibility guidelines. If you are unable to access this content due to a disability, please email mjgable@ucanr.edu for assistance.UC Master Gardener Policy HandbookAppendix 1 - MGP BrochureAppendix 2 - MGP Volunteer…
View Page
Strawberry Plant
Santa Cruz County: Event

2026 UCCE Annual Strawberry Production Research Meeting

Feb 10, 2026

The 2026 Strawberry Production Research Meeting, hosted by University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), will be held in-person at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville, CA. Presenters will give updates on the latest strawberry research.
Santa Cruz County
View Event
Le-Fort's Organic Crop Farm
UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

Le-Fort's Organic Crops Farm Field Day

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…
UC Organic Agriculture Institute
View Event
HLB Leaf
Topics in Subtropics: Article

HLB Quarantine Expands into Commercial Citrus

January 15, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Agriculture officials have expanded the areas quarantined for citrus greening disease (known as huanglongbing or HLB) in California. The quarantined area in the Corona area of Riverside County was expanded by 37 square miles. The San Juan Capistrano quarantined area of Orange County was expanded by 18 square…
View Article
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Event

Care and Maintenance: Considerations in Garden Planning NEW

Feb 25, 2026

In this workshop, we look at how maintenance requirements may factor into your garden choices. Flower growth habits, longevity, irrigation, sun and soil needs—these considerations and more make a difference in how much time you devote to your plants. We identify and address issues such as: How long will the…
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County
View Event
ice or frost closeup
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Baby It's Cold Outside-Protect Your Plants

January 15, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Brenda Altman  When the temperature drops, you have to protect your temperature-sensitive plants. For myself, it’s my 4-year-old avocado tree.  To date, it has not flowered. I want it to survive another winter. Previously, I just put a plastic bag over it when the temperature was near…
View Article
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Event

Plant Selection and Planting Techniques NEW

Feb 18, 2026

This class will cover what to plant in various situations, such as raised beds, pots, grow bags, and in the ground. We will discuss planting methods like square foot gardening and lasagna gardening, and explain different techniques for growing plants, such as seed starting, winter sowing in jugs, and soil…
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County
View Event
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Event

Choosing and Preparing your Flower Garden NEW

Feb 11, 2026

This workshop will help you get started with the flower garden of your dreams or sharpen and hone the flower gardening skills you already have. From the fundamentals of flower garden planning through site selection and preparation, seed starting, propagating, and the basics of garden design—we’ve got it all…
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County
View Event
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Event

Seed Starting

Feb 3, 2026

Would you like to plant different varieties of summer vegetables than those that are available at the big box stores as starts? Learn to start your own plants from seed, and you can choose any variety you’d like! Our focus will be tomatoes and peppers. You say you don’t have a heated greenhouse? Not to worry…
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County
View Event