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Being water wise
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Water Wise Gardening

Event Date
Feb 12, 2026

The talk will cover water-wise practices, plants and incentives that are intended tosave water while allowing you to have a thriving garden. It will also include adiscussion of irrigation systems that will help you meet the dual goals of saving water and keeping your plants healthy.Event flyer
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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Learn, Grow, and Connect through Your Local UC Master Gardener Program

January 27, 2026
By Lauren L Snowden
Whether you want to plant your first tomato or fine-tune a long-established garden, the UC Master Gardener Program is for you.  Across California, you will find that the UC Master Gardener Program offers opportunities for gardeners of all experience levels to learn, ask questions, and grow their skills…
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The Savvy Sage: Article

February Garden Tips and Vegetable Planting Guide

January 27, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
Winter Cleanup - Resist the urge to give the garden a good clean up on a sunny afternoon, many of our beneficial insects and native bees will be sheltering in dried stalks, under leaves and in the ground. Continue preparations for the busy spring planting season. Clean and rinse pots with a diluted solution…
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The Savvy Sage: Article

An Introduction to Pollinators

January 27, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
Article by Peg Smith -  As gardeners we hear a consistent message that we should plant ‘to attract pollinators.’ Often our first thoughts quickly turn to the honeybee. But the honeybee is a non-native pollinator in North America. An introduced pollinator, brought to Jamestown in 1622 and not seen…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Reinvigorate You Garden in Winter

January 27, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Brenda AltmanIt’s winter, keep gardening, there’s plenty you can do. Plant cool crops that can thrive in cool temperatures. Cabbage, broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, and the like. Garlic and onions are good candidates, too.Not interested in winter crops? Plant cover crops instead. Reinvigorate the…
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A mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus, drawing blood. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

UC Davis Researcher to Discuss St. Louis Encephalitis Virus

January 26, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 "Most people infected with St. Louis encephalitis virus do not have symptoms," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Those people who do become ill may experience fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and tiredness. Some people may develop neuroinvasive disease, such as…
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

When Composting Goes Rotten

Event Date
Jun 18, 2026

Learn the common mishaps to avoid when composting as well as how to manage pests when they arrive. From maggots to rats to bears, the pests of compost piles CAN be successfully managed!
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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