Urban Agriculture

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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

The Secrete Life of Biopesticides

Event Date
Mar 19, 2026

A simple, practical introduction to biopesticides. Discover what they are, how they’re discovered, and how they work. Then learn where to find them, and when and how to use them effectively in a home garden as part of a sustainable pest management approach.
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Diseases and Disorders in Vegetable Gardens

Event Date
Feb 19, 2026

Garden vegetables can be affected by a variety of diseases and abiotic disorders, ranging from powdery mildew to sun scald. But you need to know what’s wrong with your veggies before you can fix the problem. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to identify diseases and disorders and how to manage them.
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Pests of Backyard Chickens

Event Date
Jan 15, 2026

Join Dr. Amy Murillo discussing pests of backyard chickens including lice, mites, and fleas.
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Event

Bare-Root Fruit Trees Workshop

Event Date
Jan 10, 2026

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a Garden Workshop:Bare-Root Fruit TreesTopics covered: all about bare-root fruit trees, planting and care, get hands-on planting experience so bring gloves.  
UCCE in Santa Barbara County
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Event

Winter Pruning Workshop & Tool Sharpening Demo

Event Date
Dec 6, 2025

 Join UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara CountyFor a FREE Garden Workshop on Winter Pruning and Tool Sharpening DemoThe optional Tool Sharpening will begin at 9:30 am.We will cover Tips and Techniques with Hands-on Pruning Practice.December 6, 2025 | 10 am - 12 pmBring gloves and pruners.  …
UCCE in Santa Barbara County
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

2025 Fall Plant Sale

Event Date
Sep 20, 2025

UC Master Gardener Program of San Diego CountyFall Plant Sale September 20, 20259 am - 3 pm at Balboa ParkHundreds of Gardener-grown Plants for Sale Plus Live Demonstrations and Educational OpportuntiesSan Diego, Calif. – The University of California (UC) Master Gardener Program of San Diego County will be…
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Event

Vegetable Gardening for the True Beginner: Fall 2025

Event Date
Sep 20, 2025

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners for a 4-part class on growing your own vegetables.You will learn: Site Selection, Soil and Soil Testing, Soil Amendments, Composting, & When, What and How to Plant.Bring a hat, water, & folding chair. Dress in layers & garden shoes. 
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Container Cultivation: Thriving Tomatoes and Vibrant Vegetables in Small Spaces

Event Date
Apr 27, 2025

Container Cultivation: Thriving Tomatoes and Vibrant Vegetables in Small SpacesJoin us for an exciting presentation on growing tomatoes and vegetables in containers! Discover the numerous advantages of container gardening, including space-saving solutions and easier maintenance. We’ll guide you through…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Water Resilience, Climate Change, and Water Systems in California: Article

Advancing California’s Water Future: Implementation Pathways & Local Case Studies Under the California Water Plan 2023

September 23, 2025
By Esther N Lofton, Laura E Garza Diaz, Laljeet S Sangha
 California’s water systems are at a pivotal moment. The pressures of climate change, population growth, aging infrastructure, and persistent inequities in water access are converging to create unprecedented challenges. At the same time, the state is moving forward with an ambitious, integrated vision…
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