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UC Master Food Preserver

The University of California Master Food Preserver Program extends UC research-based information about home food safety and preservation to the public.
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Hodel Palms and Trees

Sapindus saponaria This website highlights various landscape and urban forest trees. Articles profiling different trees species can be found under the Western Arborist Tree Series and PalmArbor tab; articles profiling issues and problems with trees are under Hodel's Other Tree Articles tab.
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Experiential Learning

This site is produced by the University of California Science, Technology and Environmental Literacy (STEL) Workgroup's Experiential Learning Project Group (ELPG) for anyonefrom individuals who are exploring experiential learning (EL) for first time to those who have years of experience in the area.
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Lindcove Research and Extension Center

The Lindcove Research and Extension Center fosters research, education and outreach programs focused primarily on the citrus crop, but also has projects on avocado, olive and walnuts.
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Intermountain Research and Extension Center

Four miles from the Oregon border, in Tulelake, California, the Intermountain Research and Extension Center (IREC) is one of nine centers under the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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Desert Research and Extension Center

Welcome to the Desert Research and Extension Center, located in Holtville, California. We are committed to agricultural research and education in the Imperial Valley desert and specialize in vegetable crops, alfalfa, desert cattle feeding, irrigation and drainage management, and pest management.
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Cottage Foods

On September 21, 2012, California joined 45 states with Cottage Food laws when Governor Brown signed the California Homemade Food Act (California AB 1616) into law.
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South Coast Research and Extension Center

South Coast Research and Extension Center (SCREC) serves as a regional living laboratory for UC scientists to conduct agricultural and natural resources management research and extend research-based information to a wide spectrum of audiences.
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Logos and Templates

Logo files, templates, and brand guidelines for UC ANR and its programs are available below. These resources will be moving to Box — this page will be updated with new download links when the transition is complete. Contact Linda Forbes with questions.UC ANRRECSUCCE4-HCA EFNEPCIWRCNHIGISNPIUC ANR Fire…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Lowe’s Question-and-Answer Table

Jul 11, 2026

Experienced UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County will be on hand to answers your gardening questions.  The Questions and Answers Desk at Lowes, West Sacramento is held on the first and third Saturdays of every month. It is free and open to the public.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Kitchen Garden Chat: Summer Fruit Tree Pruning

Aug 1, 2026

New and experienced gardeners alike are welcome to join UC Master Gardener of Yolo County Treva Valentine to chat about summer fruit tree pruning especially apricot and cherry and starting the winter garden.  Each month, Treva takes a science-based approach to what kitchen gardeners should be…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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All About California Natives
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Go Native!

Jul 25, 2026

All about California natives, which to plant, and why they are important.Event flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Is that fertilizer really organic?

June 8, 2026
 I was recently gifted a five-pound container of a popular fertilizer. Some gardeners swear by it, saying it makes plants grow like crazy. The label listed ingredients like seaweed powder and blood meal - things that sound natural - so I paused before using it. Was this actually an “organic”…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Kitchen Garden Chat: Best Way to Store the Garden Bounty

Jul 4, 2026

Please join UC Master Gardener of Yolo County, Treva Valentine for Kitchen Garden Chat for winter garden thoughts and the best way to store the garden bounty.  She will also discus Abiotic issues in tomatoes.Each month, Treva takes a science-based approach to what kitchen gardeners should be planting,…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Visit Sherwood Garden! Open Garden Day (EDC MG)

Jul 3, 2026

Visit Sherwood Demonstration Garden  Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden. May…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Visit Sherwood Garden! Open Garden Day (EDC MG)

Jun 27, 2026

Visit Sherwood Demonstration Garden  Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden. May…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Event

Central Sierra: Visit Sherwood Garden! Open Garden Day (EDC MG)

Jun 26, 2026

Visit Sherwood Demonstration Garden  Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden. May…
UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County
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