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Culex quinquefasciatus (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Who's Speaking at UC Davis Entomology Fall Seminars?

September 19, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Who's speaking at the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology seminars for the fall quarter?Marshall McMunn, assistant professor of teaching and coordinator of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology's 2025-26 seminars, has announced the fall seminar schedule.Seminars will begin…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Event

Putting the Garden to Bed - Late Fall Gardening | South Lake Tahoe

Oct 11, 2025

Prepare the Garden for Healthy Spring GrowthFall is the time to prep your garden for healthy and vigorous spring growth. This free outdoor class will introduce a variety of fall gardening topics including fall planting, fall and winter watering, winter protection of garden plants and irrigation systems…
UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin
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Coffee Berry California native plant
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

November for Natives

Nov 1, 2025

 Come learn about integrating California native plants, and the helpful species that need them, into your gardening. Master Gardeners and Harvest for the Hungry Garden’s native plant specialists will discuss easy starter plants, beneficial insects, invasive plants, and year-round habitat gardening.To…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report 9/19/25

September 19, 2025
By Adrienne A Tompkins
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…
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Broccoli and Carrots courtesy of Pixabay
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Growing Winter Vegetables/SVL

Oct 23, 2025

Growing Winter VegetablesCertified Master Gardener Terry Garman will speak about how to prepare for your winter vegetable garden. You will learn what to plant, when to plant, how to prepare your soil, fertilizing and irrigating, as well as vegetable garden pests. When: Thursday, Oct 23, 2025Time: 6:30pm…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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People pet Sassy the donkey while others pet goats next to a barn
ANR News Releases: Article

Jewel of Northern California celebrates 50 years of experiential learning

September 19, 2025
By Linda Forbes
To celebrate five decades of service to the community, Elkus Ranch Environmental Education Center held a fun-filled event on Sept. 6. In the last 25 years, over 100,000 students have participated in activities at the ranch, operated by UC ANR just south of Half Moon Bay.
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Daffodils
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Plant Fall Bulbs for Carpets of Color in Spring

Oct 4, 2025

Bulbs provide amazing color and form when they bloom in the spring and are relatively inexpensive compared to plants. You will learn how to select, plant, feed and care for your bulbs so that they reward you in the spring with their bountiful blooms. A UC Master Gardener since 2014, Arete Nicholas, has over…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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