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2025-26 CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Submission Deadline: October 10, 2025**2026 Call For Proposals coming soonThe UC ANR Renewable Resources Extension Act Statewide Program is soliciting proposals that will develop and/or support new or existing UC Cooperative Extension projects and activities addressing the educational and extension needs in…
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California RREA Program Logic Model

California RREA Program Logic ModelWe invite you to view the UC ANR California Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) Program Logic Model. The purpose of this logic model is to guide UC RREA grant applicants and the RREA Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) in identifying projects that best achieve…
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Native trees and large shrubs for the home garden
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Native Trees and Large Shrubs for the Home Garden

May 4, 2025

 A handful of select native trees and shrubs can provide comfort for humans and other living things. Careful plant choices can shelter your soil, temper heat extremes, and assist in the health of your local habitat. Beautiful and efficient landscapes can be their own reward, and can help to heal…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Document

March

March in the Orange County Garden While March is the month that Spring comes to town, it is often a damp, cool month for the Orange County garden and much of our time is devoted to maintenance and preparation for warmer days.Cool Season Vegetables If you have delayed planting cool season vegetables,…
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Lettuce

Select fertilizer based on plant needs

March 30, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
By Elinor Teague  Fertilizers have changed greatly during the last twenty years. The most obvious changes have been in the reduction of nutrient percentages and in the proliferation of fertilizers specifically formulated for various types of plant – for example tomatoes, roses, citrus, lawns,…
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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Document

Handouts

Here you will find many of the handouts that we use for gardening in Orange County.   You are welcome to download and save these for your reference.   Have further questions?   Reach out to our hotline and they can help with more information.  Send an e-mail to  ucceocmghotline@ucanr…
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Garden calendar and seedlings

It's Time to Plant Your Summer Tomato Crop

March 30, 2025
By Help Desk Team
It is not unusual to find tomato seedlings for sale in local nurseries and big box stores as early as February or March. Don't make the mistake of rushing to plant them in your garden. In our County it is much too early to put tomato seedlings in the garden, but it is the perfect time to make plans for a…
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Rose

Rosie's corner: Hoplia beetles make their annual appearance

March 29, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
 Did you know that the rose is the United States’ National flower? Well, apparently those flying beetles you may see on your roses this month do!  Welcome to the annual invasion of the dreaded Hoplia beetle. Picture a small child stamping their feet and saying, “It’s so unfair!”  You will have…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Grace Garden Plant Sale

Apr 12, 2025

On April 12 from 9:00-11:00, Grace Garden will sell a wide range of tomato varieties from WCC as part of a Grace Garden/Master Gardener fundraiser at Davis United Methodist Church in the back patio area. Come visit Grace Garden and see what's new and happening!  Located at 1620 Anderson Street near the…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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