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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Container Gardening for All Seasons Course - Sunnyvale

Apr 21, 2026

Do you live in an apartment, condo or townhouse or have limited yard space? Would you love to grow your own vegetables or flowers but think you just don’t have the space?In this 3-session course, the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County will teach how you can grow a wide variety of plants on a patio or…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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The Real Dirt: Article

Pollinator Plants in the Home Garden

March 3, 2026
When you add new flowering plants to your garden this year, be sure to keep pollinators in mind. Planting for pollinators is a colorful way to attract bees, butterflies, birds, and insects to your garden while increasing the productivity of many edible plants. 
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Article

The Gardener's Gold: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Potatoes on the Central Coast

March 3, 2026
By Denise Pinard
The Gardener’s Gold: A Comprehensive Guide to Growing Potatoes on the Central CoastThere is a specific kind of magic in reaching into the earth and pulling out a handful of smooth, firm potatoes. Often called "underground gold," potatoes are one of the most rewarding crops for a home gardener. Whether you…
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Hands cradling a stick insect (walking stick) at the Bohart Museum of Entomology.
Bug Squad: Article

The Young Entomologists

March 3, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 The young entomologists staffing the display tables at the Bohart Museum of Entomology during the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day couldn't have been more passionate as they talked about the insects they study.Background: The Bohart Museum was one of the 12 museums and collections showcased…
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

New Topics in Subtropics Newsletter Available

March 3, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Topics in Subtropics Winter 2026 Primary tabs Irrigation Practices and Water Management in AvocadosAsphyxiationCellulase Activity in MulchesGuava Pest AlertPutting Bees to Work to ID SunblotchField Trial Results You Can Use: Citrus Thrips Insecticide ResearchAnd three great workshops coming up …
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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Page

Gardening Resources

Welcome to gardening in Solano County! Whether you're just starting or have years of soil under your fingernails, you're in the right place. This page brings together research-based resources tailored to our Mediterranean climate and growing zones (9a–9b and 10a).Start with the UC Master Gardener Gardening…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Event

Central Sierra: Home Grown Tahoe - High Elevation Edible Gardening in Spring | South Lake Tahoe

May 16, 2026

Learn about planting tough Tahoe varieties Join the UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for a hands-on guide to high elevation edible gardening in spring. We are focusing on the "Tahoe Tough" varieties that can handle our crisp spring nights and short growing window. In this class you will learn how to…
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