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4-H San Luis Obispo County : Event

County Field Day

May 31, 2025

Join us for SLO County 4-H's BIGGEST event of the Year. This traditional event brings together our 4-H Members from all over the county for a day of fun, competition, and education. Youth will have an opportunity to participate in different division categories and participate in activates.  …
4-H San Luis Obispo County
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The Backyard Gardener: Article

Difference Between Soil and Dirt

April 17, 2025
By Dustin W Blakey
By Carmen Kappos Inyo-Mono Master Gardener Volunteer While the words soil and dirt are often used interchangeably there are differences between them. Recently, Dustin Blakey, our local UCCE Farm Advisor, gave a talk called “Preparing Garden Soil on the East Side.” During this discussion Dustin…
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Grown in Marin: Event

Natural Enemies of Spider Mites and Ways to Enhance Them in Vineyards

Apr 24, 2025

See first-hand how drones are used for beneficial insect releases! Reamer Farms will demonstrate a release of these natural enemies, including predatory mites and green lacewings and how food sprays can be used to encourage natural enemy activity. Jaclyn Bennett from Parabug will perform the drone release of…
Grown in Marin
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Alternative Pollinators?

Birds Do It, Bees Do It, Even Slugs Do It - Pollination

April 17, 2025
By Ben A Faber
A recent article covers pollination, especially of flowers in dark places.  Dark, meaning at night, and in places like forests where bees might not go, because it's too dark.  But beetles and bats, and moths and slugs might thrive in these environments. Even cockroaches have been shown to be…
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Bermuda buttercup infesting a bed of landscaped plants.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Spring is in the Air, and Oxalis is Everywhere

April 17, 2025
By Lindsey Hack
Bermuda buttercup (Oxalis pes-caprae), also called buttercup oxalis or sourgrass, might be a familiar sight in winter and spring, particularly to those who live in coastal regions or the Sacramento Valley. Some people enjoy seeing this plant’s cheerful yellow flowers pop up in their spring gardens, but for…
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Civic Center Library Seed and Plant Exchange

May 7, 2025

Program: Seed and plant exchange, advice from UC Marin Master Gardeners and planting activities for all ages at the Civic Center Library. The event is co-sponsored by UC Marin Master Gardeners and the Friends of the Civic Center Library.Cost: FREESponsored by Marin Master Gardeners and Civic Center Library
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urban gardening
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Urban Gardening at South Novato Library

May 2, 2025

Program: Marin Master Gardeners and Friends of South Novato Library sponsor an urban gardening container workshop. Seedlings and seeds will be available to attendees to plant. Children welcome. Get gardening tips from Marin Master Gardeners.Cost: FREESponsored by Marin Master Gardeners and South Novato…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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Thriving Forward: Article

Navigating Youth Mental Health in Shooting Sports Projects

April 17, 2025
By Matthew R Rodriguez
IntroductionRecently I had the privilege of speaking at the State 4-H shooting sports meeting in Red Bluff, CA, on the topic of youth mental well-being. Leading up to the presentation, I was a little nervous. I did not know the audience. Also, there can be stigma around the topic of mental health and I wasn…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

What's Growing in the Library?

April 17, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog article by Brenda AltmanOne overlooked feature of John F Kennedy Library in Vallejo is the free garden seed station. It is located on the wall just before the restrooms.  Anyone can take seeds for their own use. Seeds are donated by library patrons and the Seed Barn.  The seeds are separated…
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