Ongoing research

UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Brussels Sprouts

October 25, 2025
By Nancy Hawkins, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
 "It's not your mother's Brussels sprouts," I heard the UC Farm Advisor from Monterey County say. "The flavor has changed over the past ten years. You should try some." Right, I thought, thinking back to the mushy, yellow-green orbs my mother used to serve. But, with his comment and the profusion of…
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UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Document

Master Gardener Application Timeline

Master Gardener Application TimelineThank you for your interest in becoming a Master Gardener volunteer.  The twelve-week class is held annually.  The timeline for the class is below.  Please email us at ucmgnapatraining@gmail.com if you have any questions.Spring and SummerMarketing and…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Rose-Pruning Workshop

Dec 18, 2025

Join UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County and bring your favorite pruners for this free hands-on class for new and experienced gardeners alike. You'll learn pruning tips, have a chance to ask questions about rose cultivation, and help to maintain and beautify Woodland Community College's rose garden. The…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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Grace garden winter crops
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Gardening for Year-Round Meals-Adapting Your Garden to Fit You

Nov 8, 2025

Join Karen Slinkard, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County, to learn simple changes in your approach to gardening that will make it easier to achieve the results you want in this free workshop, one in our monthly Gardening for Year-Round Meals series.The workshops take place in Grace Gardens located behind the…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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Assortment of colorful, red and orange tomatoes
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Spring Garden Fair - Martial Cottle Park - San Jose

Apr 11, 2026

The Spring Garden Fair is our annual spring extravaganza that you do not want to miss! It's a huge plant sale with educational talks and information tables. Full details can be found on our Spring Garden Fair page.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Varroa mite on drone bee pupa. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

UC Davis Seminar Speaker to Share Honey Bee Research

October 24, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Breaking News: Due to unforeseeable circumstances, this seminar has been cancelledIf you're a bee scientist, bee researcher or just someone curious about bees, insect research, or the field of synthetic biology, you won't want to miss the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology seminar on…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County: Page

How to Plant a Tree

Planting a New TreeBy Peggy Rice, UC Master GardenerA tree is a big gardening investment and a long-term addition to your yard. This guide will take you through the steps of planting a new tree so you will have a long-lived, healthy tree.Site Selection: Right Plant, Right PlaceConsider the final size of the…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

RAISED BED GARDENING/Fillmore Library

Jan 12, 2026

RAISED BED GARDENINGLearn about types of raised beds, how to plant in a raised bed and important tips on soil and irrigation.  See a demonstration of building a raised bed.Taught by certified Master Gardener, Lee Rosenboom.Day: Monday, January 12, 2026Time: 5:30pm-6:30pmWhere: Fillmore Library, 502…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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veggies
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Ready to Garden?  Planning for Spring and Summer/Fillmore Library

Feb 9, 2026

Ready to Garden?  Planning for Spring and Summer Transform your gardening space into a fresh food paradise! Join us for a practical workshop on planning and growing your own vegetables and herbs. Learn how to create a productive food garden that thrives in Ventura County's coastal climate.We’ll…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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South Coast Research and Extension Center: Page

Recharge Rates

Please note that water is charged separately based on actual usage at a rate of $2.04 per CCF (centum cubic feet). Acreage and greenhouse square footage are charged annually up front, while labor and water are charged on a monthly basis in arrears.Recharge Rates for South Coast REC for the 25-26 yearType of…
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