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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Page

Garden Help

Below is a collection of resources just for the home gardener from the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County and other research-based resources. If you have a specific gardening question, we'll respond to your request when you fill out our Ask a Gardening Question form. Placer PestsGardening…
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Vertebrate Pest Conference: Page

Submit Abstract

ABSTRACTS accepted until Dec 5th, 2025 The body of the abstract should be 300 words or less. Your presentation may describe work currently in progress.Submit Abstract HereIf you have questions about abstract submission, please contact Program Chairperson Laura Snell. Phone: (530) 233-6400E-mail:…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Raíces & Sabores: Grow the Flavors of Mexico in Your Backyard/Ventura

Jul 19, 2025

Raíces & Sabores: Grow the Flavors of Mexico in Your BackyardTransform your garden into a vibrant Mexican Cocina! Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest authentic Mexican cuisine staples using simple recycled materials. Take home seedlings, starter seeds and the knowledge to bring these flavors from soil…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Zoom Class- Tomato Gurus- free community ed class

Jul 19, 2025

 Saturday,  JULY 19, 2025
ZOOM CLASS  TOMATO GURUS            
MGs TOM, TERRY AND GWEN You are invited to join Master Gardeners Tomato Gurus for a ZOOM live panel discussion on growing delicious tomatoes in your garden.  Learn…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Free Community Ed Class- Plants and Pets-Keep Them Safe!

Jul 12, 2025

PLANTS AND PETS – KEEP THEM SAFE!        
MG KARENWhat plants are poisonous to dogs, cats and horses?  How many of those plants are in your garden and your pasture?   Keep your animals safe by learning to identify plants that can be poisonous to your animals…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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Thrips/TSWV Western San Joaquin Co.: Article

2025 fourth report

May 23, 2025
By Neil McRoberts
May 23, 2025 UpdateGeneral Situation: Daily high temperatures will be sitting between the mid 70s and 90F over the next 10 days.  These are ideal conditions for thrips development.Thrips development: Generation 3 adults will reach their peak numbers around May 30th.  Generation 4 will be…
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Thrips/TSWV Eastern San Joaquin Co.: Article

2025 fourth report

May 23, 2025
By Neil McRoberts
May 23, 2025 UpdateGeneral Situation: Daily high temperatures will be sitting between the mid 80s and high 90sF  over the next 10 days.  These are good conditions for thrips development, Thrips development: Generation 3 adults will reach their peak numbers in the first week of June…
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Thrips/TSWV Stanislaus county: Article

2025 fourth report

May 23, 2025
By Neil McRoberts
May 23, 2025 UpdateGeneral Situation: Daily high temperatures will be sitting between the high 80s and 100F over the next 10 days.  These are good conditions for thrips development, although sustained highs near 100F will slow population growth somewhat.Thrips development: Generation 3 adults…
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