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Kathryn Blankinship

 Kathryn BlankinshipSend an Email or send an email to: speakers@mastergardenersd.orgTopics:Growing Subtropical Fruit PlantsGrafting Fruit TreesEarth Friendly GardeningBeginning Vegetable GardeningPlanning Irrigation Systems and Hydro ZoningSuccessfully Growing Acid Soil-Loving Plants: Australians,…
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Green Blog: Article

Questions about growing agave? UC ANR has answers

August 27, 2025
By Caroline D Champlin
Based on grower input, UC ANR has developed a series of free, virtual webinars about farming agave. The sessions will be held every month from August to December, and will cover topics including grower certification and irrigation practices.
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New Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor

August 27, 2025
By Fadzayi E Mashiri
Hello everyone,I wanted to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Fadzayi Elizabeth Mashiri, I am the new Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor for San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. I am Devii Rao's replacement. I transferred here after holding a similar position in Mariposa and…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Composting 101:Turn Green Waste into Gold/Santa Paula

Dec 9, 2025

Composting 101:Turn Green Waste into GoldJoin Certified Ventura County Master Gardener, Terry Garman, to learn the basics of making compost. Compost is nature’s best soil amendment. Learn how to recycle your waste and at the same time help your garden grow.  We will discuss all the tools and…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Houseplant Rescue/Santa Paula

Nov 13, 2025

House Plant RescueHaving trouble with your houseplants? Join Certified Master Gardener, Gretchen Evirs, and learn how you can bring your houseplants back to life. Learn common problems and pests and the best conditions to grow your houseplants in.Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025Time: 6pm-7pmLocation: Santa…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

All About Roses/Newbury Park

Oct 22, 2025

All About Roses Join certified Master Gardener, Don Gustavson, for this talk on Roses. Learn to differentiate between rose types, how to plant and care for roses and how to prune roses.  Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025Time: 6pm-7pmLocation: Newbury Park Library, 2331 Borchard Rd, Newbury…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

What can we do to Protect, Improve and Nurture our Soils?/TO

Oct 14, 2025

What can we do to Protect, Improve and Nurture our Soils?Join  Ventura County Master Gardener, Dani Brusius, and learn about the importance of nurturing our garden's soil. The healthier the soil, the happier our plants will be. Learn about types of soil, soil texture and structure, soil amendments and…
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The Saffron Experiment

August 27, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Article and photos by Patricia MattesonAt Christmas 2023, my cousin Jenifer surprised me with a gift of 18 corms of saffron crocus, Crocus sativus L. (family Iridaceae). Her gift was loaded with emotional resonance. The recipe for bright yellow saffron cake, generously dotted with raisins and other dried…
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What to Plant Now: Fall Edibles and Cool Crops

August 27, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Photos and Article by Melinda NestlerodeSummer may be winding down, but my vegetable garden is still in full production. The sugar pie pumpkins continue to sprout huge blossoms and set fruit, the peppers are displaying brilliant colors, and the tomatoes are out of control. As healthy as the garden looks…
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New fact sheet for clinicians on physical activity during the perinatal period to support maternal health and fetal development

August 27, 2025
By Jean Aquino, Danielle Lee, Hannah R Thompson
The American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine published a new fact sheet for clinicians on physical activity recommendations during the perinatal period—one year before conception to one year after pregnancy. Adequate aerobic activity and strength training during pregnancy and in the postpartum period…
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