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Brad Hanson lecturing at Weed Science School 2023

Weed Science School 2025

September 4, 2025
By Sam Romano
 Weed Science School is less than two weeks away! Join the UC Davis Weed Research and Information Center for this 2.5 day course. Learn through lectures and laboratory demonstrations at the Bowley Plant Science Teaching Facility at 1200 Extension Center Drive in Davis, CA on September 16-18, 2025.Weed…
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small seedling in a pot
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Pass Down Plants--Corona Del Mar

Sep 18, 2025

Pass Down Plants: The Art of Garden SharingWhat is a Pass Down Plant?  It is a plant shared from other gardens or gardeners. Learn how to share safely – including propagation of perennials, bulbs, seeds, and succulents.  UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss how to divide perennials and…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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UC Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County: Event

Sacramento - SPECIAL EVENT - Sourdough 101

Oct 18, 2025

 Have you seen all the pictures and videos of sourdough online and thought, "I want to do that"? Well, here's your chance! Learn from our UC Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County and unlock the mysteries of baking sourdough with our hands-on class.You'll learn how to maintain a starter, bake…
UC Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County
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blackberries on the tip of a branch
The Backyard Gardener: Article

There's Still Time to Prune Berries

September 4, 2025
By Dustin W Blakey
By Alison Collin, Master Gardener volunteer If you haven't already pruned your berry plants, it can still be done. In its simplest form, pruning early summer-fruiting raspberries and blackberries (floricane bearers) is done by cutting out, just above ground level, all the stems that grew from the…
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

Produce Safety and Western IPM Center Funding Opportunities

September 4, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
1) The Center for Produce Safety focuses on providing the produce industry and government with open access to the actionable information needed to continually enhance the safety of produce. Research activities under this grant program should answer critical research questions that fill gaps in our…
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[PODCAST] This Month In The Garden – September

September 4, 2025
By Loren Nelson
It is now the first week of September so it’s time to start looking forward to fall. This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, join Teena and Katrina around the kitchen table to discuss just what to do out there this month. Now is not a really busy time as it is still hot but know that…
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Growing Perennials - Laguna Woods
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

[PODCAST] This Month In The Garden – September

Sep 4, 2025

It is now the first week of September so it’s time to start looking forward to fall. This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, join Teena and Katrina around the kitchen table to discuss just what to do out there this month. Now is not a really busy time as it is still hot but know that…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Event

Success with Succulents & How to Create a Succulent Bowl

Oct 25, 2025

Join the UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County for a Garden Workshop!SUCCESS WITH SUCCULENTSIn this workshop you will learn about Containers and Soil, Succulent Care, Propagation, and you will Create Your Own Succulent Bowl.Goleta Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave, Goleta CA 93117Saturday, October…
UCCE in Santa Barbara County
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Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers: Article

Everything Apple

September 4, 2025
By Sherida J Phibbs
 By Annette Smith, UCCE Master Food PreserverEverything AppleFall is coming, and with it the excitement of apple season here in California’s Central Valley! Many families look forward to visiting Apple Hill, exploring the orchards, and discovering everything apple related. From craft booths and hayrides…
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