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Growing Herbs - Laguna Beach
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Grow Food Anywhere - Fountain Valley

Jul 9, 2026

You can grow it here or there…you can grow it anywhere! Learn about the many places available for growing edibles – the pros and cons of each – and the three components necessary for success: sun, soil, and water. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will tell you how to transform your garden with smart…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Jackrabbit
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Rodents - Huntington Beach

Jul 8, 2026

If you grow food, chances are you are sharing your harvest with some uninvited four-legged guests! From bunnies to rats and everything in between, backyard rodents can quickly turn your garden bounty into their personal buffet. In this class, UC Master Gardeners will give you the inside scoop on how…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Drought Tolerant Gardening
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Drought Tolerant Gardening - Rancho Santa Margarita

Jul 7, 2026

Drought-tolerant gardening in Southern California is not just a trend; it is a necessary response to the pressing environmental challenges our region faces, including prolonged droughts and water scarcity. By implementing research-based insights and expert advice from the Master Gardeners of Orange…
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Climate Connections July 13 to 17, 9am to 3pm | College of Marin-Indian Valley Campus Middle school youth | $50
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Climate Connections Summer Day Camp 2026

2026 Marin 4-HClimate Connections Academy- Spots Still Availablefor 24 middle school youth (incoming 6th to 9th grades)coordinated by the University of California Cooperative Extension, Marin County 4-Hduring July 13 to 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily (5-days, ~25-hours education)at Building 28A, 102 …
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Anthophora urbana in flight. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Digging the Digger Bees

June 24, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 In observation of National Pollinator Week (June 22-28), meet a digger bee, Anthophora urbana.This solitary bee, which nests in the ground, is also called an "urbane digger bee." A species of anthophorine bee in the family Apidae, it's native to North America and Central America. This bee is black…
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ANR Employee News: Article

In memoriam: Gloria J. Davis

June 24, 2026
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Gloria Jimenez Davis, former 4-H advisor for Butte County, passed away in Walnut Creek on June 17, 2026. She was 98.
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Purple iris flowers rising above spear shaped green leaves.
The Savvy Sage: Article

July Garden Tips

June 24, 2026
By Peg Smith
 July is a month to sit back with iced tea or lemonade and enjoy the results of your spring labors. It is also a time to make sure that garden tasks are completed early, before the heat of the day. A gardener’s body is their best tool. The sensible approach (I must confess to not always being sensible)…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Revisiting Worm Farming

June 24, 2026
By Tina Saravia
When I first got my city-subsidized $10 worm condo some years back (many years back), I got really excited about worm farming. Back then, we just called it worm composting. The only book of “authority” was “Worms Eat My Garbage” by Mary Appelhoff. I learned from the book the term “vermicomposting,” and most…
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