UC Master Gardener Program

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Successful Container Gardening - Sunnyvale

Event Date
Feb 8 2025

There are many reasons to grow plants in containers. Have flowers at your front door, herbs by your kitchen, or overcome soil and shade challenges in your yard. We'll go over the types of containers, what to plant, ongoing maintenance, and more.
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Myth or Fact? Debunking Pest Myths - Online

Event Date
Apr 17 2025

Weve all heard that opossums eat their weight in ticks, bed bugs are microscopic, and some processed foods contain an allowable number of insect parts. This webinar will cover which facts are true and which ones are just popular myths.
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The New Front Yard - Ceres Library

Event Date
Mar 10 2025

Are you ready for something new? Thinking about replacing all or part of your lawn? This class is for you! Learn how to replace your sprinkler system and convert to drip. Hear about some low water use plants, including a list of plants that can provide bloom year-round.
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Growing Citrus

Event Date
Jan 21 2025

Citrus trees are the most popular fruit trees grown in California. Learn the best time to plant and prune, how to manage pests, and other tips to help you successfully grow your own delicious fruit.
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Culinary Herbs

Event Date
Dec 3 2024

What herbs can you easily grow on an apartment porch or in an outdoor garden? Touch and smell some herb samples and learn a few tips on cooking with herbs.
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Composting Basics

Event Date
Oct 15 2024

Wish you could turn your kitchen and garden waste into "gold?" Want to create your own compost to use in your houseplants and garden? This class will go over the basics of composting and how to have a successful compost pile.
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Salad Bar Gardening

Event Date
Aug 28 2024

Grow a salad bar in your backyard in the ground or in containers! For the base, plant lettuce, Swiss chard and spinach. For crunch, add root vegetables like carrots, beets, and radishes. And don't forget to add broccoli and cauliflower, too! Free seeds to participants.
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Water Wise Landscaping

Event Date
May 20 2024

Learn simple changes you can make in your landscape to help save water, and discover colorful, low water use plants that thrive in our area.
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Gardening for Pollinators

Event Date
Apr 2 2024

Honeybees get a lot of credit for pollinating flowers, but they aren't the only hard workers. Learn to identify the helpful pollinators in your garden and see examples of plants you can grow to attract them.
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