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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Waging war on weeds: start early, weed often, know your enemy.

February 17, 2026

Weeds are the troublemakers in your garden. There they are, lurking among the flowers, persisting, and interfering with your plans for a California native garden or a pollinator paradise. Weeds compete aggressively with desirable plants for water, nutrients, and sunlight. Invasive species threaten ecosystems…

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Lindcove Research and Extension Center: Event

Avocado Grower Seminar "Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley"

Mar 12, 2026

A V O C A D O G R O W E R S E M I N A R P R E S E N T E D B Y C A L I F O R N I A A V O C A D O S O C I E T Y , C A L I F O R N I A A V O C A D O C O M M I S S I O N , U C C O O P E R A T I V E …

Lindcove Research and Extension Center

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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Visit a Working Regenerative Farm in Woodside

Apr 12, 2026

Come and visit a working regenerative farm. Mission Farm, located in Woodside, uses practices that build healthy soil: protecting the soil with either living mulch/cover crops or mulch, keeping living roots in the ground and planting a diversity of crops. UC Master Gardeners Lisa Putnam and…

UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties

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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

DIY Succulent Container Gardening – from Funky to Fab!

Apr 11, 2026

Join UC Master Gardener Janice Moody to discover the multifaceted ways you can container garden with succulents, including the use of funky household or garden items that you can repurpose into pots. You will not only learn why succulents make great container plants, but also learn about pre-planting…

UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties

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Stanislaus County: Event

Practical Training on Nitrogen Management in Row Crops - Yuba City

Mar 3, 2026

Join UC Cooperative Extension for a practical, in-person training focused on improving nitrogen management in row crops. The agenda and speakers are the same for both events, so choose the location that works best for you!

Stanislaus County

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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Growing Vibrant Tomatoes in Containers

Apr 11, 2026

Discover the numerous advantages of container gardening from UC Master Gardeners Pat Kramer and Troy Weakley. They will guide you through selecting the right containers, choosing the best soil and amendments, and exploring various tomato varietals and veggies that thrive in this setup. Whether you’re a…

UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties

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UC Dry Bean Blog: Article

Practical Training on Nitrogen Management in Row Crops

February 17, 2026

By Nicholas E Clark

Practical Training on Nitrogen Management in Row CropsTwo opportunities, no cost to register and attend!Earn continuing education credits for CCA and INMTP, 3 hours each.Join UC Cooperative Extension for a practical, in-person training focused on improving nitrogen management in row crops. The agenda and…

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Meeting Announcement: Practical Training for Nitrogen Management in Row Crops

February 17, 2026

By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles

This post announces the agenda for upcoming Nitrogen Management in Row Crops workshops.

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Practical Training on Nitrogen Management in Row Crops

February 17, 2026

By Nicholas E Clark

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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Central Sierra: Planting Your Spring & Summer Garden (Jackson)

Mar 7, 2026

Spring is a great time to plant vegetables, flowers, strawberries, and so many other plants. This class will provide advice you can apply to your garden, based on UC research and Master Gardener local experience.Topics will include:Planning for your 2026 gardenLocal gardening considerationsTips for success …

UC Master Gardeners of Amador County

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