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Founder's Plaza Demonstration Garden

Near Balboa Park’s west entrance on Laurel Avenue, the demonstration garden showcases succulents and water-wise plants, as well as bronze sculptures honoring San Diegans instrumental in the park’s creation: Ephraim Morse, Alonzo Horton, and George White Marston.This garden is a partnership between UC Master…
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Master Gardener Demonstration Garden - The Flower Fields

Discover our demonstration garden at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad. From March 1 through Mother’s Day,the gates are open to the public, inviting visitors to enjoy vibrant beauty while learning about sustainable gardening practices. Each year, thousands wander through our themed garden beds; every bed…
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Demonstration Gardens

Our demonstration gardens showcase best practices for home gardeners and provide hands-on gardening experiences. Gardens are open to the public (days and hours vary by location).You're invited to visit, ask questions, and visit with us when we're working in the garden. We also offer classes, events, and…
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Spring Gardening with UC Master Gardeners

      Photos by Clare TruongSpring Seminar and Plant SaleSaturday, March 21, 2026We had a wonderful time 9a-3p at our Spring Seminar, held at Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead in Escondido. Admission and parking: Free. Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead12655 Sunset Dr,…
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Fall Plant Sale

Fall Plant Sale and Educational DaySaturday September 12, 20269:00 am–3:00 pmJoin us for our Fall Plant Sale and Educational Fair, held at the historic Balboa Park, Casa Del Prado in San DiegoAdmission: Free. Parking:About Balboa ParkDirections - Click here (Google Maps)Park map and UC Master…
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Events Calendar

Upcoming EventsAsk-A-MG Booth & Tool Sharpening: Point Loma Garden Club Plant Sale - April 25, 2026Ask-A-MG Booth & Tool Sharpening: Clairemont Outdoor Living & Garden Tour - May 2, 2026Ask-A-Master Gardener: Bernardo Garden Club Spring Garden Tour - May 2, 2026Grow Your Garden Workshop: Friendly…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI job opening: Assistant Project Scientist

November 4, 2025
By Danielle Lee
The Nutrition Policy Institute is seeking to hire a post-doctoral researcher as an Assistant Project Scientist to work on studies related to youth cardiometabolic health, school physical activity and nutrition programs (recess, PE, school meals), and nutrition and physical activity policy implementation…
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Event

Bare-Root Fruit Trees - Online

Event Date
Jan 5, 2026

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a FREE online event on:Bare-Root Fruit TreesMaster Gardener, Janet Rogers, will share information on bare root fruit tree selection, planting, and care.  
UCCE in Santa Barbara County
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Praying Mantis: Friend or Foe?

November 4, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog article by Paula PashbyI was watering our Lantana (Lantana camara) bush the other day and saw something moving about on the plant. I stepped closer to take a look and saw what appeared to be two little hands stretching out to grab my outstretched finger.  I paused and realized that this creature…
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