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Record Books and Record Keeping

4-H Record BooksThe 4-H program has a long history of record keeping. The focus reflects the importance of this life skill in our daily lives. In 4-H, young people have tracked their activities, events, profits and losses, skill development and learning experiences, and much more using the iconic 4-H Record…
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Frascos con conservas en venta en una granja urbana.
Noticias: Article

En Compton, el agroturismo urbano abre nuevas oportunidades para pequeñas granjas

February 24, 2026
By Diana Cervantes
Fue en 2020 cuando todo se detuvo por un momento. La llegada repentina de la pandemia dejó a muchas pequeñas granjas sin compradores ni certeza sobre el futuro. En Alma Backyard Farms, una granja urbana ubicada en Compton, California, el impacto se sintió de inmediato: una orden considerable de calabazas…
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Picture of a hot pink Betty Boop rose.
UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Article

Pruning Different Kinds of Roses in Tuolumne County

February 24, 2026
“A rose, is a rose, is a rose, is a rose,” so wrote Gertrude Stein. The beauty and fragrance of roses have been extolled over the years in poetry and song. As beautiful as roses are, they do require some care if they are to perform at their best. Pruning exceptions: For foothill gardeners with…
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Rooted cuttings in three inch pots, growing vigorously.
The Savvy Sage: Article

How The Magic Happens - Producing a Plant Sale

February 24, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article by Sue Fitz - The bi-annual UC Master Gardener-Yolo plant sales at Woodland Community College (WCC), have been occurring for almost twenty years. Partially a fund raiser for the college and Master Gardeners, it also aims to be an inexpensive source of waterwise and pollinator friendly…
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Photo of a Rosedale tomato.
The Savvy Sage: Article

Eleven New Varieties in Tomato Seedling Sale

February 24, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
Article by Tanya Kucak - This year’s lineup for the tomato seedling sale includes nine new-to-the-sale varieties, two heirlooms from previous years, and twenty-five varieties carried over from last year.'Rosebud', 'Rosedale', and 'Texwine' were bred by Bill Jeffers in Indiana. He specializes in vigorous…
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Photo of potato leaf tomatoes.
The Savvy Sage: Article

Tomato Leaf Shapes and Sunscald

February 24, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
Article by Tanya Kucak -  The typical tomato leaf is called a regular leaf shape. Some tomato growers favor potato-leaf varieties, opining that the larger leaves of these varieties result in better flavors and offer the tomatoes more protection from the sun. The leaf margins are smooth rather than…
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Pruning a rose plant
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Pruning 101

Mar 14, 2026

Anyone caring for a garden or even a few plants will sooner or later be faced with the question: Am I supposed to prune this plant? Pruning can feel mysterious and daunting, but with a few basic concepts and guidelines in hand, anyone can improve their skill. Join us for an overview of pruning basics and…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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