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Helleborus argutifolius (Corsican hellebore).
The Savvy Sage: Article

December Garden Tips and Vegetable Planting Guide

November 24, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article and photos by Peg Smith - Amongst all the hustle and bustle of the winter holiday season, we often fall into a reflective mood as the calendar year-end approaches. An ideal time to look back on your year in the garden, not to harshly judge gardening efforts that may not have equaled your…
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Giving Tuesday 2025
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Article

Giving Tuesday 2025

November 24, 2025
By Cathrin Callas
 Giving Tuesday is a day to give back and make a meaningful difference in our communities.  With so many organizations doing great work, why donate to UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties? Each year, we devote thousands of hours educating people and working on projects…
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orange fleshed squash cut into half-moon shape
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Compote Evokes the Festive Season, Makes a Great Gift

November 24, 2025
Autumn Glory Compote is as good as pie  This autumn compote is a delicious change of pace from eating pumpkin pie, but still evokes the flavors of the harvest, and this tested recipe is safe for boiling water canning as well as atmospheric steam canning*. A versatile condiment with festive…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Amador County | Master Food Preserver| Healthy Start (Jackson)

Jan 24, 2026

Start the New Year with healthy habits and fresh inspiration from the UCCE Master Food Preservers.  Discover how to make delicious low-sugar fruits, jams, and jellies, and learn easy ways to cut back on sodium with flavorful homemade herb and spice blends you can mix and share.  We’ll also show you…
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toyon berry cluster
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Some native shrubs to consider

November 24, 2025
 The value of natives is indisputable:  most need less water after established, they co-evolved with local fauna, they attract pollinators and birds, they’re beautiful and easy to care for.  What more does any garden or gardener need? Myrica californica, or Pacific wax myrtle,…
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Fire House
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape/Oak Park Library

Apr 21, 2026

Firewise Living: From Structure to LandscapePhoto credit UCANRThis practical workshop equips homeowners with essential skills to reduce wildfire risks. Participants will learn strategies for creating defensible space around structures, including vegetation management, landscaping techniques, and home…
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Workplace Inclusion and Belonging: Video

Learning Videos

 Introduction to Being Mixed-Race in the Workplace Spring 2025 | This video introduces the research from Devii Rao's Coro Leadership project to explore how being mixed-race can inform your experience in the workplace. There are a total of 4 videos that explore this topic in depth. If…
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Field of lavendar
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Drought Tolerant Gardening: Design and Maintenance/Oak Park Library

Mar 10, 2026

Drought Tolerant Gardening: Design and MaintenanceTaught by Certified Master Gardener of Ventura County Laura Pasetta. Learn to conserve water, save money, save time and save energy by planting a sustainable drought tolerant garden. You will learn how to select, plant, water and maintain this type of garden…
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