UC Master Gardener Program

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Growing Avocados on the Central Coast

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Apr 24, 2025

Did you know you can grow great avocados in our cool foggy summers?Join our online workshop to learn all about avocados!Find out which varieties do best in our Monterey Bay area, how to choose a good tree and how to plant it properly, how to care for and fertilize your tree as well as protect it from pests…
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Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable Garden - DEMO

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Apr 19, 2025

Ready to start your FIRST vegetable garden? Or IMPROVE upon your previous efforts?  Join us for our . . .  NEW Vegetable Gardening Class Series giving less experienced vegetable growers the informationthey need to succeed. Class 2 - Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable…
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Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable Garden - ONLINE

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Apr 17, 2025

Ready to start your FIRST vegetable garden? Or IMPROVE upon your previous efforts?  Join us for our . . .  NEW Vegetable Gardening Class Series giving less experienced vegetable growers the informationthey need to succeed. Class 2 - Planting & Caring for Your Vegetable…
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Wild World of Wasps! - Online

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Jul 17, 2025

Wasps are a very diverse group of insects. Some species can be nuisance pests, creating galls on plants and stinging people, but many others are beneficial pollinators and predators of pests, such as aphids. And some wasps are just cool! In this webinar, we will discuss different behaviors of wasps and some…
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Success with Succulents - San Jose

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Jul 12, 2025

Meet with UC Santa Clara County Master Gardener volunteer and succulent expert Judy Hecht. Judy will talk about succulent care, propagation, growth habits, and design. We will look at the many ways to take advantage of all the wonderful attributes of these very versatile plants and how to help them thrive…
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Waterwise Gardening and Irrigation Options (Oakland)

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Mar 22, 2025

Save water while maintaining a lush garden. Understand plant water requirements, soil management, and explore efficient irrigation systems like drip irrigation. Discover how to select drought-tolerant plants for a sustainable garden.
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Waterwise Gardening and Irrigation Options (Oakland)

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Mar 22, 2025

Save water while maintaining a lush garden. Understand plant water requirements, soil management, and explore efficient irrigation systems like drip irrigation. Discover how to select drought-tolerant plants for a sustainable garden. This event is free to attend.
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Regenerative Soil Techniques for the Home Gardener

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May 3, 2025

Monterey Bay/Santa Cruz County Master Gardeners invite our local community to join us to learn regenerative soil techniques that you can add to your gardening bag of tricks.Growing healthy soil helps the home gardener grow vibrant veggies and herbs, bountiful fruit trees and gorgeous flowers. We will…
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Soils

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Feb 11, 2025

Good soil is the starting place for a great garden. Learn from Master Gardeners of Orange County all about soil, including tips on how to protect and improve your soil for a beautiful and productive garden, and how to not treat it like dirt. Limited Seating. Registration Requested.
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