Irrigation

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Central Sierra: Back to Basics (EDC MG)

Event Date
Apr 19 2025

Are you brand new to gardening, but have a burning desire to learn proper practices? Have you had some gardening experience, but not much success achieving healthy plants? Plan to attend MG Sheri Burke's free public education class on "Back to Basics.
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Central Sierra: Irrigation (EDC MG)

Event Date
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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Types of Irrigation Systems

The most effective irrigation systems are designed, installed, and maintained to distribute water as uniformly as possible and only when and where water is needed. That means applying water where roots can use it.
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Olives for oil

Irrigation Scheduling Tools In development in Greece-An innovative irrigation scheduling tool for olive crops Soil Moisture Monitoring http://ucmanagedrought.ucdavis.
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Ask Our Helpline

Something in your garden or home bugging you? Do your roses have strange spots? Is something eating your tomatoes? The Merced Master Gardeners are here to help! Contact our Helpline to get answers to your garden challenges and pest problems. Send an email to anrmgmerced@ucanr.edu.
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Strawberries

Irrigation Scheduling Tool UCCE CropManage Scheduling Tool Soil Moisture Monitoring UC Drought Management Site How will Soil Moisture Monitoring save me Water? Deficit Irrigation Market value is based on commodity freshness. Since deficit irrigation impacts fruit quality, it is not recommended.
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Irrigation Tips

Garden Help > Monthly TipsUsing the right type of irrigation method for your garden ensures a steady water supply for your plants with the least amount of water wastage. Installing an irrigation system provides a more controlled method of delivering water to your garden. Below is a collection of our…
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Water in the Landscape

Earth's water is always in motion. The natural water cycle, also known as the hydrologic cycle, describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.  Correct awareness of our consumption and use of water are the key factors that affect water use behavior. Many people…
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Central Sierra: Calendar

UC Central Sierra programming includes virtual and on-line training as well as in-person classes and workshops in Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, and Tuolumne Counties.
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