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Updates from UC IPM

July 29, 2025
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Rodenticide changes in Pest Notes UC Master Gardener volunteers field many questions about controlling rats, mice, gophers, voles, and ground squirrels. The UC Statewide IPM Program wants to make sure we have the most accurate information posted that reflects the ever-changing regulatory and commercial…
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Community Ed. Class-Color Me Garden: Using the Color Wheel to Design with Impact

Nov 15, 2025

Saturday, Nov 15 10 AM-11:30 AM COLOR ME GARDEN: Using the Color Wheel to Design with Impact    MG ALEXIS Discover the secret to creating eye-catching harmonious garden beds using the  power of color!  In this fun and informative class, MG Alexis will guide you through the basics of…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Community Ed Class: Succulent Wreaths & More

Nov 8, 2025

Saturday, Nov 8 10 AM-11:30 AM  SUCCULENT WREATHS AND MORE  MG CHARLIE Discover creative ideas from wreaths to centerpieces. MG Charlie will use succulents, gourds, and candles to decorate your wreaths and tabletop trees.  Learn a unique way to decorate your home or give a gift.  …
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Community Ed. Class: GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN  

Nov 1, 2025

Saturday, NOV 1 10 AM -11:30 AM GIFTS FROM THE KITCHEN   MFP SHERRIL AND MGs   The Holidays are a great time to show off home-made gifts made from your garden bounty.  UC Master Food Preservers invite you to a program at the Garden of the Sun:  “Gifts from the…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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Lori stands behind a table displaying CalFresh Healthy Living University of California recipes and other handouts
ANR Employee News: Article

Lori Coker retires from uplifting lives for 21 years in Shasta County

July 29, 2025
By Andra Nicoli
  Lori Coker is an inspiration. She has a “can-do” personality that was demonstrated daily in her 21 years with CalFresh Healthy Living, UC Cooperative Extension Shasta Cluster. Coker, who retired July 1, reflected on her career as an educator reaching thousands in her community.“It’s the…
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Community Ed Class: ACCESSIBLE GARDENING: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR PHYSICAL CHALLENGES 

Oct 18, 2025

Saturday, Oct 18 10-11:30 AM  ACCESSIBLE GARDENING: PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR PHYSICAL CHALLENGES  MG WILLIAM This class will explore how gardeners with physical disabilities can continue to enjoy and benefit from gardening through adaptive tools, techniques, and accessible garden design…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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drip irrigation in a field
Grown in Marin: Event

Microirrigation for Crop Production

Oct 13, 2025

Class lectures will be held in the UC Davis Conference Center. Field trips will be in the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast of California.  Early Bird Pricing Lasts only until August 8.REGISTER FOR COURSEREGISTER FOR FIELD TRIPSATTENDING THIS SCHOOL WILL PROVIDE:– 3 days of practical class lectures…
Grown in Marin
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Community Ed. Class: Firewise Your Garden

Oct 11, 2025

Saturday, Oct 11 10-11:30 AM  FIREWISE YOUR GARDEN  MG TANNER Wildfire resilience starts in your own backyard. This class introduces Firewise landscaping principles and explores how to maintain defensible space while preserving a vibrant, biodiverse garden. We’ll cover plant spacing,…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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Fertilizers for your garden.
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Fertilizing Your Garden

Aug 29, 2025

Master Gardener Judy Hager will be at Dixon Library to teach us all about the best methods for fertilizing your home garden! Learn about how taking this extra step can help your plants grow healthier, strength your soil, and increase your garden yield. 
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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