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UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

Marin Master Gardeners: "The Craft and Science of Pruning Flowering Trees & Shrubs"

May 21, 2025

Do you wish you knew more about when and how best to prune flowering trees and shrubs?  If so, Marin Master Gardeners invites Master Gardeners and the public to join us on May 21 for …“The Craft and Science of Pruning Flowering Trees & Shrubs” with Jocelyn Cohen, Certified Aesthetic Pruning and…
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Page

Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC) - Camarillo

5352 Beardsley Road, CamarilloIn December 2022, the University of California acquired a 114-acre farm property on the west side of Camarillo to become the new home of the HAREC supported by an endowment bequeathed to the University of California by Saticoy farmer Thelma Hansen.  As the Master Gardeners…
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irrigation setup
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Making the Best Use of Your Irrigation System

Jun 7, 2025

Program: This presentation will strive to make sense of the history of gardening, the evolution of irrigation, and the idea of seasonal supplemental watering and the devices we use to apply water in our gardens. The general theme is Earth-Friendly Gardening. Marin Master Gardeners' mission is to educate…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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irrigation setup
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Making the Best Use of Your Irrigation System

May 1, 2025

Program: This presentation will strive to make sense of the history of gardening, the evolution of irrigation, and the idea of seasonal supplemental watering and the devices we use to apply water in our gardens. The general theme is Earth-Friendly Gardening. Marin Master Gardeners' mission is to educate the…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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Pesticides Applied to Control Nematodes
The Confluence: Article

Predicting Groundwater Contamination from 1,2,3-TCP in California

April 28, 2025
By Hope Hauptman
Groundwater is a critical water source for many areas of California, especially in dry years when it contributes up to 60% of statewide water supplies [1]. Communities across the state rely on groundwater for drinking and essential household needs, with an estimated 83% of Californians using groundwater for…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Page

Strathearn Historical Park and Museum

Strathearn Historical Park and Museum137 Strathearn Place, Simi Valley, CA 93065This beautiful six-acre park is part of the Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District and is the home of the Simi Valley Historical Society. The Simi Adobe is the oldest structure still standing in Simi. Some other historic…
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Garden with beds covered with row covers
Coordinator News: Article

News from the UC Statewide IPM Program: Is UC Changing IPM to SPM?

April 28, 2025
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Most UC Master Gardeners are familiar with the term Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, but some may have recently learned about SPM, which stands for Sustainable Pest Management. How are these two terms similar and different, and how does this affect how we talk about IPM within UC ANR?How do IPM and SPM…
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Baby Blue Eyes
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Some natives you may have missed

April 28, 2025
By Bonnie A Nielsen
 There are many books devoted to California natives. Because our state is large and has many different habitats, from the sea to the highest mountains in the Sierras, from the cool northern part of the state to the deserts of Southern California, our plant life reflects this incredible diversity…
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A variety of short-handled tools.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Tools for Removing Dandelions and Other Weeds

April 28, 2025
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Dandelions can be an especially troublesome weed in lawns and landscapes. Once they're established, dandelions readily regrow from their deep taproot when only the tops are removed or mowed. Dandelions can regrow if even 1 inch of the taproot remains. The best way to get rid of dandelions is to control them…
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Home Composting Basics Workshop

May 18, 2025

Are you interested in learning how to make your own compost at home?Explore the art and science behind various composting methods from local Certified Master Composter and Master Gardener, Bridget Matz. Participants will learn how to transform their kitchen scraps and yard waste into a rich and…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
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