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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

MRDG Learn About Companion Planting and Do a Little Sketching - Cupertino

Jun 20, 2026

Come learn about companion planting and have fun sketching a few of the plants. UC Master Gardeners Yvonne Blanchard and Jasmine Martinez will share their love of gardening and drawing. You will learn about a few companion plants and how to use them in your gardening. Afterwards you will go into the garden…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Drought Tolerant Grevillea by MG Martha Carpenter
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Low Water Ornamentals from Around the World - Mountain View

Mar 10, 2026

You may be familiar with California Native ornamental plants. But did you know that there are Mediterranean climates around the world that have the same growing conditions as we have here in Santa Clara County. They produce many beautiful ornamentals that grow very well here and need low water. October and…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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essential garden tools, ucanr marin
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

SCTDG Care & Maintenance of Garden Tools - San Martin

Feb 7, 2026

Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to care for & maintain your garden tools. Bring a pair of pruning shears or loppers & we will help you get them cleaned & sharpened.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Storer Lecture
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Storer Lecture: 'Why Cooperate? Mutualism in the Natural World'

January 14, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 "Biologists have always been fascinated by strife and conflict, but cooperative exchanges, involving all species and networking large numbers of them into complex communities, are ubiquitous in the natural world. This talk will describe our current understanding of mutualism as well as the questions…
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Learn to start tomato plants from seed at the upcoming Seed Starting Workshop. Kristina Thompson
The Real Dirt: Article

Spring 2026 Workshop Series Part I

January 14, 2026
The Spring 2026 Series of Master Gardener Workshops begins Tuesday, February 3 with a timely session on starting summer vegetable plants from seed and concludes in mid-May with a workshop on creating a bird-friendly garden of native plants. In all, this Spring 2026 Series totals 17 workshops, including seven…
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UCCE 4-H Program of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: El Dorado County | 4-H | County Presentation Day

Feb 7, 2026

The 4-H Presentation Program is designed for 4-H members ages 9 to 18. The system of county, regional, and state 4-H presentations supports youth 4-H members (aged 9 to 18) in practicing and improving their public speaking skills.4-H members ages 9 to 18 present at Presentation Events to receive feedback and…
UCCE 4-H Program of El Dorado County
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Blue borage
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

All About Herbs and Edible Flowers

Feb 7, 2026

Have you ever sprinkled beautiful lavender chive flowers on a salad? Or tossed a nasturtium in with your greens? Discover or renew gardening excitement and learn the basics of growing, harvesting and using culinary herbs and edible flowers. Integrate your herbs and edible flowers in your native landscapes,…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Website Guidelines

UC Master Gardener Website Cleanup ChecklistThank you for helping keep UC Master Gardener websites clear, welcoming and user-friendly!Your work maintaining these sites plays a critical role in how community members, volunteers and partners experience our programs. A well-organized website helps people find…
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Flea beetle damage on leaf
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Healthy Gardening Habits with Integrated Pest Management

Jan 17, 2026

In this talk, UC Master Gardeners will discuss aspects of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), a science-based and sustainable strategy, as well as specific IPM recommendations for healthy plants this season. They will also provide ideas for how to stay healthy while gardening.UC Master Gardener…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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How to Reach Us Elizabeth Ann Moon Title: Director, Workplace Inclusion & BelongingEmail: emoon@ucanr.eduPhone Number: (530)-883-1174Location: Davis, CA  Rianna M.L. HerreraTitle: Student AssistantEmail: rmlherrera@ucdavis.eduLocation: Davis, CA
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