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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Native Plant Boot Camp

Aug 2, 2025

Join the UC Master Gardeners for a free Native Plant Boot Camp!Learn to grow a thriving, water-wise garden with California native plants through workshops, expert demonstrations and hands-on activities that are perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.Discover how to support local wildlife and…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Min Shan

 Click here to Email or send an email to: speakers@mastergardenersd.orgTopics:Gardening in San Diego: Climate, Soil, Suitable Plants and PracticesBackyard Fruit TreesCitrus in Home GardenKey Words: Mediterranean Climate, fruit tree, citrusGeographic Area: AnyPreferred Hours: AnyEquipment Needed:…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Kim Schultz

 Click here to Email: or send an email to: Speakers@MasterGardenerSD.orgGeographic area: AnyPreferred hours: AnyEquipment preferred: Screen, projector, darkened room, microphonePresentation Topics:Plumeria - edited to be appropriate for your audience. Past presentations include:Paradise in Bloom: A…
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Article

UC to provide 3.2% increase for 2025-26 salary program

June 26, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues,I am pleased to announce that the University of California will provide a general 3.2% salary increase for eligible policy-covered staff employees and academic appointees at all locations. UC President Drake confirmed the salary program today with the following details:Policy-covered…
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Page

2026 Gardening Guide and Calendar

It's a Gardening Guide on a Calendar   A great gift for yourself, family or friends. Don't procrastinate. The 2026 Gardening Guide and Calendar is a great gift for all your gardening friends and family. There are lots of ways to purchase and they are priced to be affordable.The 2026…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Sharon Reeve

 Click here to Email: or send an email to: speakers@mastergardenersd.orgGeographic Area: AnyPreferred Hours: AnyEquipment Needed: Projector ScreenNotes: These are Power Point presentationsTopics:Planning the Drought Tolerant GardenA talk for children: Pollinators in the GardenDesigning with Succulents:…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Shital Parikh

 Click here to Email or send an email to: speakers@mastergardenersd.orgGeographic Area: AnyPreferred Hours: AnyEquipment Needed: Screen, projector, darkened roomPresentation Titles: Seed StartingCompanion PlantingContainer Gardening Shital Parikh is a seasoned Master Gardener,…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Lisa Marun

 Click here to Email or send an email to: speakers@mastergardenersd.orgCitizen Science: Explore and Understand Gardens in New WaysPlant Genetics: From Mendel's Peas to Your Tasty TomatoesThe History of PlantsSeeds for Community and ConservationGeographic Area: Prefer Coastal North CountyPreferred Hours:…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Muriel King

 Click here to Email or send an email to: Speakers@MasterGardenerSD.orgGeographic Area: South Bay regions, Imperial Beach, Coronado, Eastern and Southeastern areas, Central San Diego, and nearby neighboring communities. Coverage in North County is limited to Rancho Peñasquitos and Rancho Bernardo…
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