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Bug Squad: Article

'Fly Fun' Is Underway Through May 6

May 2, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 If you missed World Robber Fly Day on Wednesday, April 30, not to worry.There's still time to celebrate."The first-ever International Fly Week started April 30 on World Robber Fly Day and ends on World Bee Fly Day on May 6," said UC Davis alumna Brittany Kohler, research assistant in the lab of ant…
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KUCI Brings Gardening Expertise Through the Air Waves

May 2, 2025
By Loren Nelson
A lifelong interest in gardening led Bill Brooks to become a Master Gardener. Upon his semi-retirement, after 40 years of teaching science and sixth-graders, he became a member of the Master Gardener class of 2019. Today, Bill serves as co-lead for the 2025 training class, is a member of the speaker’s bureau…
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Stanislaus County: Article

Weekly Evapotranspiration Report 5/1/2025

May 2, 2025
By Sandi L Gudino
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…
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Hydroponics
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space/Simi

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Sep 27, 2025

Introduction to Hydroponics: Growing More in Less Space Discover the basics of hydroponic gardening in this 90 minute class designed for beginners with limited growing space. Learn about both commercial and DIY hydroponic systems, which plants thrive in soil-free environments, and simple maintenance…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Academic Development

The resources below were chosen to give you an example of learning opportunities in the area of Academic development.Merit & Promotion Criteria, Trainings and Supervisor Review - Here is where you will find guidelines for performance expectations and for preparing the Thematic Program Review Dossier…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Growing Winter Vegetables/Simi

Event Date
Nov 1, 2025

Growing Winter VegetablesCertified Master Gardener Terry Garman will speak about how to prepare for your winter vegetable garden. You will learn what to plant, when to plant, how to prepare your soil, fertilizing and irrigating, as well as vegetable garden pests. When: Saturday, November 1, 2025 …
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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