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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: Create a Moonlight Garden

August 27, 2025
By Robin E Martin
Your Garden in the Moonlight Have you ever thought about creating a garden that would glow in the moonlight? Wander around your yard some night and consider a place where you could enjoy a peaceful, quiet get-away in the evening and dark. Based on the location and view, consider assorted forms, sizes,…
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Strawberries
Tehama County: Page

Gardening Resources

The UC Master Gardener Program believes that gardening is not just about growing plants, but about cultivating healthier lives, stronger communities, and a more sustainable world. Our mission centers on empowering individuals with research-based knowledge, helping gardeners make informed decisions while…
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Flowers
Tehama County: Page

Our Story

 Welcome to the UC Master Gardener Program! We're here to help you grow.Our mission is to provide California residents with research-based information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices.Here's what we do:Share the latest gardening research from the University of…
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Rose
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

All About Roses/Santa Paula

Oct 23, 2025

All About RosesJoin certified Master Gardener, Don Gustavson, for this talk on Roses. Learn to differentiate between rose types, how to plant and care for roses and how to prune roses. Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025Time: 6pm-7pmLocation: Santa Paula Library, 119 N 8th St, Santa PaulaLink to Register:…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWD

Jun 13, 2026

Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWDPhoto credit PixabayLearn tips, techniques and participate in a hands-on drip irrigation experience you can use in the home landscape. Taught by Ventura County Master Gardeners, sponsored by Calleguas Municipal Water DistrictDate: Saturday, June 13, …
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Forest Stewardship Workshop - Contra Costa
Mendocino County: Event

Forest Stewardship Workshop - Contra Costa and Surrounding Counties

Oct 7, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025

Registration is open for the:California Forest Stewardship Workshop: Contra Costa and Surrounding Counties Online (Tuesdays) beginning October 7, 2025 – December 16, 2025and in-person Saturday, November 8th at UCB Russell Research Center*Participation in the in-person field day is not required. All are…
Mendocino County
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWD

May 9, 2026

Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWDPhoto credit PixabayLearn tips, techniques and participate in a hands-on drip irrigation experience you can use in the home landscape. Taught by Ventura County Master Gardeners, sponsored by Calleguas Municipal Water DistrictDate: Saturday, May 9, …
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Food Blog: Article

How can we feed a growing population?

August 27, 2025
By Ria DeBiase
In his UC Press book, “Food Fight,” UC Davis Distinguished Professor Emeritus Richard J. Sexton contends misguided policies that reduce food crop yields or redirect food crops for use as biofuels may be taking us further from the goal of adequately feeding the world in the future.
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWD

Apr 11, 2026

Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWDPhoto credit PixabayLearn tips, techniques and participate in a hands-on drip irrigation experience you can use in the home landscape. Taught by Ventura County Master Gardeners, sponsored by Calleguas Municipal Water DistrictDate: Saturday, April 11, …
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWD

Mar 14, 2026

Drip Irrigation at Calleguas MWDLearn tips, techniques and participate in a hands-on drip irrigation experience you can use in the home landscape. Taught by Ventura County Master Gardeners, sponsored by Calleguas Municipal Water DistrictDate: Saturday, March14,  2026Time: 9…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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