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compost pile
Grown in Marin: Event

Compost Field Day

Oct 15, 2025

Want to know more about how compost is made? Come to watch the whole process, learn about different types of compost, and hear all about the values and potential risks of compost.What are the feedstocks? What critical processing questions? How can you optimize food safety and build proper management and…
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food sustainability
Grown in Marin: Event

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Food & Sustainability

Oct 9, 2025

Dr. Helen Traill, lecturer in political economy and sustainability at the University of Glasgow, will host three speakers as they present on key topics and answer questions about interdisciplinary perspectives on food and sustainability.  Presentations:  Dr. Rebecca Sandover - Sustainable Food…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Friendly Inclusive Gardens (FIG)

 AboutFIG is an all-inclusive approach to creating garden spaces, developed by UC Master Gardener of San Diego County Stephen Cantú using the 7 Principles Of Universal Design. An enabled garden may use concepts such as raised garden beds, modified tools, and broader pathways to achieve both…
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Livestock & Range: Article

Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall 2025 Workshop

September 24, 2025
By Fadzayi E Mashiri
Thursday, October 16, 8am-4pm RSVP by October 2nd or earlier to confirm your spot Space is limited, $40Registration Link:  https://link.ucanr.edu/ccrc2025fall   Carpooling is encouraged as the number of vehicles allowed on the field site may be limited.Brush Busting Reclaiming and Maintaining…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Community Gardens

 Benefits of Community Gardens  Enhance our neighborhoods by turning empty lots into green areasProvides individuals and families the opportunity to grow fresh, healthy produceEncourages the understanding and awareness of the local environmentOffers the opportunity to build a sense of community…
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Livestock & Range: Article

Compost Field Day - Hollister, CA

September 24, 2025
By Fadzayi E Mashiri
The Coalition of Food Safety & Sustainability, co-sponsored by CCOF and WGA, is hosting a Compost Field Day to explore how compost can be safely and effectively integrated into produce safety and sustainability practices. DetailsDate: Wednesday, October 15, 2025Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pmLocation:…
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bright yellow korean melons in a market
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Korean Seeds

September 24, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Tina SaraviaI get excited when I see new fruit and vegetables at the grocery stores. Sometimes, I will buy them to sample; most often, I will find seeds to see if I can grow them. Imagine my excitement when I was in Santa Clara recently, and across the street from our hotel was a Korean…
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Photo of Nemophila menziesii, known as baby blue eyes.
The Savvy Sage: Article

October Garden Tips and Vegetable Planting Guide

September 24, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article and photos (unless noted) by Peg SmithWalking around the garden the familiar mantra of ‘I tried but it died’ ran through my head and I realized I also have an additional mantra ‘that’s dead but not dead enough yet - I’ll keep trying.’ Often from aesthetic point of view, anything that looks …
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Photo of the Azalea Garden at the University of Washington Botanical Garden.
The Savvy Sage: Article

Take the Garden Route…

September 24, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
  Article and photos by Peg SmithOne delight of travel is to explore regional gardens, large or small. I enjoy seeing other design ideas, plant selections (even if I can’t grow them in Yolo County), and different ecosystems. Recently, a couple of trips to Seattle led to exploring the Bellevue…
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