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spider mites
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Controlling spider mites in your garden

June 23, 2025
 On a warm, dry summer day, the leaves on some of my plants had a sprinkling of light dots. Some were turning an unhealthy, ugly bronze color. The underside of the leaves revealed webbing, indicating that spider mites had infested the plants. Among the most common pests in the garden, spider mites can…
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stencils
UCCE East Bay: Article

Making Nutrition Education Fun with Playground Stencils

June 23, 2025
By Andrew Miller
 In communities across Alameda County, something powerful is growing—not just in school gardens, but in classrooms, cafeterias, and playgrounds. At the heart of it all is CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE (CFHL, UCCE), a program that helps children and families lead healthier lives through hands-on…
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anti-syphon valves in manifold

Tips for Watering in Hot Weather

June 23, 2025
By Help Desk Team
We just passed the Summer Solstice, and with the longest day comes warmer weather. As things heat up, here are some tips for supporting your plants during the summer heat waves, while saving water.Mulch, mulch, mulch. Whether you use bark, shredded leaves, or wood chips, a thick layer of mulch will help the…
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Formula for calculating germination index
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Document

Testing compost maturity using a cucumber germination index

The cucumber germination index (GI) test is a widely used bioassay to evaluate compost maturity by assessing its phytotoxicity and suitability for plant growth. Below is how we conduct the test of composts made at the UCCE Santa Clara Compost Demonstration site in San Jose. You can develop your own variation…
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Happy Houseplants

Jul 10, 2025

Learn how to keep houseplants healthy, which houseplants are easiest to care for, and more!
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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plant sale
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Plant Sale

Jul 7, 2025

Come to the Master Gardener Booth at the East side of the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium for great deals on fabulous plants the morning after the County Fair.  > Here are all the plants that will be on display in our booth and available for sale.These plants are excellent choices for gardeners who…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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Merced County Cooperative Extension: Event

Regenerative Agriculture: The Way Forward workshop on July 1st at UC Merced

Jul 1, 2025

Please consider attending the Regenerative Agriculture: The Way Forward workshop on July 1st at UC Merced for knowledge and a dialogue session on regenerative agriculture. Workshop will include talks from researchers and people from industry, as well as a farmer panel to discuss their perspectives and…
Merced County Cooperative Extension
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Happy Houseplants

Jul 14, 2025

Learn how to keep houseplants healthy, which houseplants are easiest to care for, and more!
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Happy Houseplants

Jul 15, 2025

Learn how to keep houseplants healthy, which houseplants are easiest to care for, and more!
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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