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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Sherman Gardens - Join Us At Our Booth

Event Date
Apr 13, 2025

Hosted by Sherman GardensRepresentatives of the UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will be on hand to discuss this week’s topic, “Composting and Vermiculture - Organic Debris to Garden Gold!"Please come meet the magicians.We also answer gardening questions and explain the benefits of native plants in your…
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Bees
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Bees, Butterflies And Other Pollinators

Event Date
Apr 12, 2025

Hosted by Rancho Santa Margarita LibraryReady to learn about pollination?Find out about the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!).We will discuss bee nesting habits, host and nectar plants and causes for decline in the bee population –…
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Perennials
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Perennials

Event Date
Apr 13, 2025

Presented by Anaheim Public LibraryEncore! That’s what perennials are all about, and you can plan for year-round color in your garden. Learn plant selection, color selection, planting tips, maintenance and pest management. Viola! A beautiful garden.Note:  If you are unable to attend, there will be…
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Tomatoes
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Tomatoes A-Z

Event Date
Apr 15, 2025

Hosted by City of Westminster Seniors Home grown tomatoes are the best, and easier to grow than you think.Whether you are a novice or a pro, this class will provide lots of information: How to plant from seed, how to transplant, care and maintenance, and recommendations on varieties of tomatoes.  …
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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

UC Master Gardener Expo and Plant Sale/Give Away

Event Date
Apr 12, 2025

Come to the first annual Master Gardener Expo for information, inspiration and answers to those tough plant problems.  We will have free plants for the first 500 families and additional plants for sale at prices from $2 to $25.  Plant sales are cash only.   We will also have presentations on…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Success with Houseplants

Event Date
May 4, 2025

Do you love houseplants? Are you just getting started, and looking for ways to ensure your plants will thrive? Join this discussion to learn about common houseplants, and how to care for them and propagate them for many years of leafy green joy.UC Master Gardener Presenter Kimberly Swan: Kimberly spent…
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UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

2025 SOD Blitz

Event Date
May 3, 2025 - May 5, 2025

Sudden Oak Death (SOD), a serious exotic disease, is threatening the survival of tanoak and several oak species in California. SOD-blitzes inform and educate the community about Sudden Oak Death, get locals involved in detecting the disease, and produce detailed local maps of disease distribution. The map…
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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: March 11 - 17

April 9, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
 Celebrate spring by giving a basket of flowers or vegetables to someone special.TaskPull weeds and hoe often to minimize reseeding.After mulching, check to make sure your irrigation runs are watering through the mulch to the correct rooting depth. If not, increase run times.Use a strong stream of water…
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