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Fall plant exchange
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Fall Plant Exchange

Sep 20, 2025

Fall is an ideal time for planting, benefiting both plants and gardeners. The warm soil and cooler air help roots establish and store nutrients, leading to stronger, more drought- and heat-tolerant plants in spring. Fall plantings also need less watering as temperatures drop and rain increases. Mulching…
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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pruning trees
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Fruit Tree Pruning | Amador County

Sep 13, 2025

Late summer and early fall, after harvest, is a perfect time for pruning your fruit trees. Yes, traditional wisdom says to prune in the winter when the trees are dormant, but it can be REALLY cold then so late summer pruning could be much more comfortable. Our Master Gardener experts will provide a hands-on…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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Soldier beetle
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

A kind approach to growing roses

August 4, 2025
By Bonnie A Nielsen
 With their timeless beauty and grace, roses are often considered jewels of the garden.  They also have the reputation for being persnickety plants that are high-maintenance and heavily dependent on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Today’s gardeners are looking for easier and gentler ways of…
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Banded alder borer insect on concrete
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Banded Alder Beetle

August 4, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Michelle DavisAlmost a month ago, I stepped out onto my patio to discover an insect I had never seen before. She was about 1 ½ inches long, not counting her long antennae. What was striking about her was the coloration: alternating bands of light blue and black, even on the antennae. Her entire…
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

FY26 USDA NIFA AFRI

August 4, 2025
By Kendra T Rose
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has released the FY2026 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) – Foundational and Applied Science (FAS) Program Request for Applications (RFA). The goal of this program is to invest agricultural production research, education, and extension…
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African American Farmers of California Small Farms Conference
Grown in Marin: Event

African American Farmers of California Small Farms Conference

Sep 25, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025

September 25: Ag Tour September 26: 2025 Farmers ConferenceSeptember 27: African American Farmers of California demonstration site hands-on training and sweet potaato harvest  Keynote speaker: Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire This event is hosted by the African American Farmers of California. For…
Grown in Marin
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blackbirds in rice field
UC Rice Blog: Article

Blackbird Damage

August 4, 2025
By Sarah Marsh Janish
 Recently, I have been getting questions about possible bird damage in early-heading rice fields. Blackbirds, primarily red-winged blackbirds, can damage rice from planting season, seedling stage, and the ripening period; however, in California, where the majority of our rice is water-seeded, typically…
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Shelf of fertilizers
HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

The ABCs of Fertilizer

August 3, 2025
By Help Desk Team
Understanding the ins and outs of fertilizing your garden can sometimes feel overwhelming. The shelves of colorful products at the local shop, sometimes with confusing labels, promise magical results. By keeping in mind some basic facts about fertilizers and fertilizing, you may approach the task with much…
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UC Master Gardeners of Humboldt & Del Norte Counties: Page

Edible Crops

Fruit Trees, Berries, and GrapesEdible Gardens
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