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A collection of tools in need of cleaning. J.C. Lawrence
The Real Dirt: Article

Garden Tools

May 5, 2025
We are well into Spring now, and if you haven’t done it yet it’s time to make sure your garden tools are in peak condition. Good maintenance not only prolongs the life and usefulness of garden tools; it also improves their performance in the garden. In addition, clean tools help prevent the spread of…
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Strawberry Field
Cooperative Extension Ventura County: Event

Field Day – Irrigation Methods for Strawberry Establishment (2nd season)

May 22, 2025

DATE: Thursday, May 22, 2025TIME: 9:00 am - 11:00 amLOCATION: Crisalida Berry Farms, 1980 South Rice Avenue, Oxnard, CA(Follow the signs for parking and to the event) Learn second season trial results …
Cooperative Extension Ventura County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Gardening for Year-Round Meals: Establishing New Seedlings and Plants in the Garden

May 10, 2025

This Master Gardener talk will guide you in how to harden off nursery plants and get them established in the garden, which crops can directly be  seeded and how to protect the tiny seedlings, and strategies for success when the summer heat arrives.  We will talk about what we are currently eating…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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Giving Day
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

TODAY is UC ANR #GivingDay!

May 15, 2025 - May 16, 2025

Today is UC ANR #Giving Day and with your help we know we will dig deep and reach our goal to support work for a healthier California!  Donate at givingday.ucanr.eduRemember, every gift counts.Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates. #Giving DayShare this message with friends and…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

In the Weeds

May 31, 2025

Learn about the most common weeds in your garden and how to manage them with UCCE Emeritus advisor John Roncoroni, MS.  Attendees my bring a fresh sample of a problem weed in a seal-able bag for identification. Please RSVP to this link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=46116Location: UC…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Weed Control Research in Natural Resource Areas

May 8, 2025

This week’s topic is “Weed Control Research in Natural Resource Areas” with Scott Oneto, UC Extension Specialist. Weeds are all around us. They invade our lawns, garden beds, and landscape areas and can also impact recreation, agriculture, and our natural environment. This presentation will highlight how…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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jars of pickles
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Pickle Palooza - (in person Jackson)

Jul 19, 2025

Did you know that many vegetables and fruits can be pickled, not just cucumbers? Join us to learn how to make a variety of pickled or fermented products. We’ll cover several techniques including refrigerator, freezer, fermented, and canned pickles.Plus, enjoy delicious samples while you learn!
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra
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Lady beetle and her eggs. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Bohart Museum: Bring on the Bugs!

May 5, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Bring on the bugs!The Bohart Museum of Entomology will host an open house, themed "Insects: Life Stages," on Sunday afternoon, May 18. The event, free and family friendly, takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. in Room 1124 of the Academic Surge Building, 455 Crocker Lane, UC Davis campus."It's all about…
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SoCal Water Resources: Article

Water Equity

May 5, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
What is Water Equity?Water equity in California is grounded in the principle that all people have the right to safe, clean, affordable, and accessible water for human consumption, cooking, and sanitary purposes, regardless of income, race, geography, or other factors.🔹 California’s Legal DefinitionThe Human…
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