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UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County

 The UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County are dedicated to helping home gardeners in Sonoma County. We are University of California-trained and certified volunteers providing research-based knowledge, information and education to help you and your garden thrive. Learn from us about how to garden using…
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Wolfskill Experimental Orchards

"The Wolfskill Experimental Orchards are a research treasure," says Professor Ted DeJong, a University of California pomologist and the Orchard's director.
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UC Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County: Article

Smart Bird Feeders in Tuolumne County

May 18, 2026
A digital (or “smart”) birdfeeder? You’ve got to be kidding. Why would I need such a thing? If you are fascinated by the bird visitors to your garden, this might be the gadget for you. Digital birdfeeders give you the ability to “watch” feathered friends in action. These devices take photos and videos…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Demonstration Garden Showcases Growing Manzanita in Ceramic Pots

May 18, 2026
Article and photo by Laurie Meyerpeter, UC Master Gardener of Placer County Can California native plants be successfully grown in containers? The answer is a resounding YES! One area of the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County Demonstration Garden has different California native plants…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Event

Garden Irrigation Event

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Jun 13, 2026

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a workshop on:Garden Irrigation. We will cover hands-on demonstrations, automated low-maintenance systems, simple design approaches, and DIY installation and maintenance techniques.Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm.Mesa Harmony Garden  
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Kids in the garden

May 18, 2026
 Gardening with children is a total win/win.  You get a great way to spend quality time together doing a hands-on activity, and you can make a big difference in fostering their curiosity, patience, love of nature, and an understanding of how and where we get our food and flowers. Gardening…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Nature Journaling: Through the Eyes of Children

May 18, 2026
Article and photos by Tree Justensen, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyWhat is nature journaling? Nature journaling has been described as a “mindful practice that invites us to record what we see, feel, and wonder about the natural world.[1]” John Muir Laws, popular nature-journaling guru, defines…
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Best practices for early-season weed control in California rice

May 18, 2026
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest
Reprint from Rice Farming, March 2026Early season weed control is vital to keeping yield potential high in California rice. Most of our yield potential is lost to weed competition in the first 30 days. The vast majority of that yield loss is due to watergrass species (Echinochloa spp.) including…
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Talking Avocados

May 18, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Various Avocado News BitsAvocado Growing Seminar Recording Now Available Online  In March, Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia moderated a seminar entitled, “Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley.” A recording of that session is now available online.   Read More >>    CAS Seminar…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Open Garden Saturdays- Palo Alto

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Jun 20, 2026

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Open Garden Saturdays- Palo Alto

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Jun 27, 2026

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

PADG Open Garden Saturdays- Palo Alto

Event Date
Jun 13, 2026

The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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