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[PODCAST] California Citrus Threat

February 18, 2026
By Loren Nelson
Citrus is a $3.3 billion industry in California, and it is currently under threat from one of the tiniest insects and the disease it carries. This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, we will detail the threat of the ACP (Asian Citrus Psyllid) and HLB (Huanglongbing or Citrus Greening). If…
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These native plants in the Demonstration Garden have been given plenty of room to grow in full sun. Laura Kling
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Getting Started When You Don’t Know What (or How!) to Plant

February 16, 2026
Vegetables and herbs are relatively easy to understand, but flowers and foliage and shade versus sun — it can seem overwhelming!  Let’s start from the beginning.  What does full sun really mean?  A plant requiring full sun needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day in order to thrive.  If a plant…
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Time to Start Vegetable Seeds

February 10, 2026
By Cathrin Callas
 Starting vegetable seeds indoors can reduce the cost of transplants and allow you to grow varieties that may be difficult to find in nurseries. To get started, you will need a soilless mix; growing containers; and the proper moisture, light (like a south-facing window) and temperatures between 65-75°F…
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The Demo Garden at Patrick Ranch has an All-Star Garden devoted to plants that do especially well in our climate. Laura Kling
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Choosing the Right Plant for the Space

February 10, 2026
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the selection of plants at the nursery? Or bought a plant that looked great at the nursery, but did poorly (or died) in your yard? Spring is here and it’s tempting to rush out and buy new plants for the garden.  But don’t be too hasty!  Choosing the right plant for a…
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How to Reach UsUC Master Gardener of Solano County501 Texas Street, First FloorFairfield, CA 94533Phone: 707-784-1322 (hotline)Email: mgsolano@ucanr.eduFollow UsFacebookInstagramMeet Our CoordinatorJennifer Baumbachphone: 707-389-0645 (texts ok)jmbaumbach@ucanr.edu 
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Contact information for the Sonoma County Master Gardener Program
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How to Reach Us UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County133 Aviation Blvd., Ste. 109Santa Rosa, CA  95403707-565-2608Email: mgsonoma@ucdavis.edu Follow UsFacebook Instagram YouTube  Program CoordinatorMimi EnrightPhone: 707-565-2880Email: menright@ucanr.edu  …
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Contact information for the Sonoma County Master Gardener Program
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February 9, 2026
By Cynthia Bailey
Office LocationUC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County/University of California Cooperative Extension Office133 Aviation Blvd, Suite 109Santa Rosa, CA 95403Phone(707) 565-2608Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:00AM – 12:00PM, 1:00PM – 4:00PMEmailmgsonoma@ucdavis.edu
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Upcoming Webinars from UC IPM

February 9, 2026
By Yulie Velez
If you missed our first Urban & Community IPM webinar of the year, Pests of Backyard Chickens, don’t fret, we have more for you! Join us every third Thursday of the month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm PT to learn about a wide range of urban pest management topics. This series is free and open to the…
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Kale and bok choi are among the edibles thriving in the Edible Garden in January. Anne Ryder
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Winter in the Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden

February 2, 2026
A visit to the Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden at this time of year is a bit like a scavenger hunt: a little bit of searching may be required. For example, try to find two plants in bloom; identify some plants that are still completely dormant as winter marches on; look for any signs that spring is…
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American pondweed with emerged inflorescences. Submerged or floating-leaved aquatic plants with roots within the soil sediment.

UCCE Sutter-Yuba Advisors to Participate in Weed Management Area Project

January 30, 2026
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest, Troy L Clark
UCCE Sutter–Yuba is pleased to announce the launch of a new collaborative project with the Sutter and Yuba County Agricultural Commissioners’ Offices focused on the identification and management of invasive weed species in the region. As part of this effort, this project will be coordinating ongoing mapping…
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