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UC Oaks: Page

California Oak Tree Species ID and Ecology

Below is information on the identification and ecology of eight common and important CA oak species.Oak Species ID  Blue  California Black  Canyon Live  Coast Live  Engel - mann  Interior Live  Oregon White  ValleyThank you to…
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An adult spotted wing drosophila. Photo by Timotej Velkov, iNaturalist.
UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Invasive Pests in Your Edible Garden

August 28, 2025
By Cherie Shook, Lindsey Hack
Are invasive pests taking a bite out of your homegrown produce? Nothing is more frustrating than watching your hard-earned harvest get ruined before you can even enjoy it. You may consider any pests attacking your backyard fruits and veggies as “invading” your garden but the term “invasive” is actually…
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Grow Cool Season Veggies - Fullerton
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Cool Season Veggies - Mission Viejo

Sep 4, 2025

Cool Season Vegetables, the time to get ready is now! Even though we are in the warmest part of our summer, now is the time to prepare for cool season vegetables.   Knowing what and when to plant, how to start from seeds and what grows best in our areas will all be topics that will help you have a…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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California EFNEP: Page

Public Nutrition Resources

Find Nutrition Resources for EveryoneThis page offers trusted nutrition and food-related resources to support healthy choices for individuals, families, and communities. The links below connect you to reliable, research-based information on nutrition, food safety, and programs that help improve access to…
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Shasta County: Article

2025 September Tips 'N Topics

August 28, 2025
By Mari Szynal
Registration is OPEN !Achievement Awards & Ice Cream SocialLivestock Judging DaysYQCA TrainingNational 4-H WeekCloverbud Meeting Dates2025-26 Event ScheduleBirthdays this MonthTown Hall Meeting Dates 
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yellow sticky monkey flower
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Plants on the Coastal Road Trip-Part I

August 28, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Tina SaraviaAlong a well-maintained trail off the parking lot of our first stop on the Sonoma coast, I eyed an old, familiar-looking plant - the bright yellow sticky monkey flower (Diplacus aurantiacus). My first excited response was to touch it to check if it was indeed sticky. Upon contact and…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Fresh Today, Flavor Tomorrow: Preserving Herbs Made Simple (Online Delivery Program)

Sep 28, 2025

Fresh herbs are delicious but fleeting. In this class, UC Master Food Preservers will show you simple, safe methods to preserve herbs without expensive equipment, just using items you likely already have at home. Save money, reduce waste, and enjoy the flavors of your garden or farmers’ market all year long.
UC Master Food Preserver
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