Gardening

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MCP California Native Plant Sale - San Jose

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Jun 21, 2025

Find beautiful California native plants that use less water and need less maintenance than traditional landscaping. These plants also attract pollinators and birds.Note: The Park charges $6 for Parking or park for free on Chynoweth Avenue and closer to the UC Master Gardener lot and sale area.Operated in…
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Webinar: Field Crop Insect and Weed Management Updates

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Aug 6, 2025

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Nicholas Clark, Associate Cooperative Extension Area Agronomic Cropping Systems and Nutrient Management Advisor, will give an introduction of agronomic cropping systems and their current weed and insect pest management challenges. He will describe…
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MCP Succulent Open House & Sale - San Jose

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Jul 19, 2025

We have lots of new plants for you! Come see them and bring any succulent questions you may have!Free entrance; variable succulent pricesNote: The park charges $6 for parking, or you can park closer to our parcel on Chynoweth Avenue near Vauxhall Circle for free.Operated in partnership with the Santa Clara…
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MCP California Native Plant Sale - San Jose

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Jul 19, 2025

Find beautiful California native plants that use less water and need less maintenance than traditional landscaping. These plants also attract pollinators and birds.Note: The Park charges $6 for Parking or park for free on Chynoweth Avenue and closer to the UC Master Gardener lot and sale area.Operated in…
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Design a Pollinator Habitat in your Backyard

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Jun 28, 2025

Discover how California native plants can provide seasonal beauty while supporting pollinators and local ecosystems. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for attracting and supporting pollinators in your yard.
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Management of whitefly transmitted viruses in the desert Southwest

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Jun 10, 2025

Do not miss this upcoming meeting hosted by The University of Arizona, Arizona Experiment Station and Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group (EVCWG) that is focused on the management of insect transmitted viruses in desert melon production. Two of our local UCCE Imperial County advisors, Ana Pastrana …
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Plant A Salad Bowl - Irvine
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Plant A Salad Bowl - Irvine

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Jun 28, 2025

Grow your own salad in one compact place! Find out how to plant a salad bowl garden, including the varieties of greens, the basics of gardening, care and harvesting. Delish!Ah, the salad days of life!  Grow your own salad in one compact place. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide…
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Succulents - Laguna Niguel
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Succulents - Laguna Niguel

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Jun 23, 2025

Succulents are such an easy plant to grow, both in the garden and in pots. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss the history and origin of succulents, their care and feeding and propagation. The presentation also covers pests and diseases and recommended remedies. Learn the variety of ways…
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Water Better, Not Wetter
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Water Better, Not Wetter

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Jun 21, 2025

If you think conserving water means that you have a barren landscape, think again! UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how you can have a beautiful landscape by managing water and gardening smartly. Learn irrigation tricks that will save you money and time while helping the environment. …
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Tomato Pests and Diseases
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Tomato Pests and Diseases-Laguna Beach

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Jun 21, 2025

The best thing about growing tomatoes – their wonderful flavor. The worst? Pests, diseases and environmental threats.  In this presentation, UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will examine those and provide general control methods, including crop rotation, planting/watering, choosing disease resistant…
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