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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Dawn Standke

 Dawn StandkeClick Here to Email or send an email to: Speakers@MasterGardenerSD.orgGeographic Area: Any, prefer North and Central San DiegoPreferred Hours: AnyEquipment Needed: Screen, projector, darkened roomPresentation Titles:Is it a Horticultural Myth? Planting Microgreens…
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Landscape Design / Lawn Replacement

Landscape Design  Landscape Design and the Best Plants for your Landscape - Debby DunnHow to Create a Beautiful Garden: 10 Tips from a Master Gardener - Susan LenzPlanning the Drought Tolerant Garden - Sharon ReeveEdible Landscaping Edible Landscapes and Toxic Plants - Cindy BruecksFiresafe…
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Irrigation / Rainwater

 IrrigationPlanning Irrigation Systems and Hydrozoning- Kathryn BlankinshipWater-wise Plants, Irrigation Options and Rebates - Debby DunnRainwater UseRainwater Use- Cindy Bruecks
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Composting and Soils

 Composting/Worm CompostingComposting – Backyard bins and Worm bins - Debby DunnVermicomposting - Heather HollandCompost Comparisons - Heather HollandBokashi Composting - Shital ParikhSoilsSoils topics to meet your need - Niki Vollrath
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Earth-Friendly Gardening

 Earth-Friendly Gardening- Kathryn BlankinshipSustainable Landscapes- Cindy BruecksEarth-Friendly Gardens - Marsha CookEarth-Friendly Gardens - Niki VollrathGarden Ecology - Linda Jones
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Gardening for All Ages and Abilities

  Making Gardening Accessible to all Ages and Abilities by Stephen Cantu - Click here Digging Deeper: Using a Microscope in the School Garden by Shital Parikh - Click here A Talk for Children: Pollinators in the Garden by Sharon Reeve - Click here 
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Science in the Garden

 Garden Ecology - Linda JonesProducts for the Garden: Helpful or Just Snake Oil? - Susan LenzPlant Genetics: From Mendel's Peas to Your Tasty Tomatoes - Lisa MarunUsing a Microscope in the Garden for Adults and Children - Shital ParikhIs it a Horticultural Myth? – Dawn StandkeEverything’s a Chemical!…
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History / Cultural / Public Gardens

 Learn more about the following San Diego topics from these UC Master Gardener speakers:Gardens of Balboa Park by Lucy Warren - Click hereThe History of Plants by Lisa Marun - Click hereHoliday Plants Fun Facts by Dawn Standke - Click here
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Properly Prepare for Pepper Season (EDC MFP)

July 14, 2025
By Robin E Martin
Preserve It! Properly Prepared for Pepper Seasonby UCCE Master Food Preserver Laurie LewisThe heat of summer in California is in full swing. We are in the height of the season for growing peppers. If you enjoy peppers, or if you grow them in the garden, you may be looking for ways to enjoy the abundance of…
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Insects in your Garden

 Gardening for PollinatorsMonarch Butterflies - Sommer CartierAttracting Pollinators- Marsha CookWater-Wise Plants that Bloom and Invite Pollinators - Debby DunnJoin the Pollen-Nation - DeLayne HarmonSan Diego Native Bees - Sharon ReevePlanting for Pollinators - Sharon ReeveA Talk for Children:…
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