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Myth or Fact? Debunking Pest Myths - Online

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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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Central Sierra: Irrigation (EDC MG)

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Apr 5 2025

With summer coming soon, it is very important to preserve our water resources, while protecting the investments in our plants and landscaping. Master Gardeners Sheri Burke and Cheryl Turner will discuss the basics of home sprinkler and drip irrigation systems.
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Webinar: Understanding Herbicides

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May 15 2025

This talk will cover the fundamentals of herbicides for weed management around the home and garden. Weed expert Tom Getts will discuss how herbicides work, the effectiveness of various organic and synthetic herbicides, and how to choose the right herbicide for your weed problem.
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Under the Spell of Succulents

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Apr 12 2025

Join us for Under the Spell of Succulents Public Workshop on Sat, April 12 from 10 - 12 noon. Our speaker is Roz Tampone, UC Master Gardener of Fresno County Topics covered will be: How to grow and care for succulents in your garden and containers and more
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Tomatoes and Other Warm Season Crops for Your Summer Garden - San Martin

Event Date
Mar 29 2025

Learn about various warm season vegetables you can grow and harvest in summer and fall. We will discuss soil prep, planting seeds and transplants, controlling pests, and harvest tips. You will also transplant a small tomato seedling into a larger pot to eventually plant in your own garden.
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Spring Garden Fair - Martial Cottle Park - San Jose

Event Date
Apr 26 2025

The Spring Garden Fair is our annual spring extravaganza that you do not want to miss! It's a huge plant sale with educational talks and information tables. Full details can be found on our Spring Garden Fair page.
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Central Sierra: Container Magic (EDC MG)

Event Date
Mar 29 2025

Dive into the world of container gardening with Master Gardeners. Learn everything you need to know to create a thriving container garden in any space – from choosing the right container, to plant selection and planting techniques, and the how to-s of container plant care.
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Webinar: Debunking Pest Myths

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. Come and learn which facts are true and which ones are just popular myths.
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Los beneficios de los lardines de lluvia
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Jardines de Lluvia: Una Solución Sostenible para la Gestión de Aguas Pluviales

April 18th, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
Los jardines de lluvia son depresiones del terreno transformadas, diseñadas para almacenar e infiltrar el escurrimiento pluvial proveniente de superficies impermeables cercanas dentro de entornos urbanos. Disponibles en una variedad de formas y tamaños, los jardines de lluvia representan una solución…
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