Nutrition & Health

UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Page

Fruits & Nuts

Visit UC's California Backyard Orchard for extensive information related to growing fruits and nuts in the backyard: https://homeorchard.ucanr.
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fig tree, Sharon McCray
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Page

Fig

When to plant: Early spring, while still dormant Harvest window: Many will yield fruit during two windows: May–June, then again August–October, depending on variety. Here is a video on how to harvest figs. Fertilization: If needed, a light application of nitrogen in early spring, while tree is still…
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2 youth painting flowerpots
University of California 4-H Youth Development Program: Page

Projects

A 4-H project is a hands-on way for you to find your "spark" - something that you enjoy doing and that interests you.
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monthly food garden tips for Sonoma County
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Page

Food Gardening Tasks and Tips by Month

Food Gardening Tasks and Tips for each month in Sonoma County home gardeners. Click on the month for the list of key tasks for a healthy food garden.
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Kids boots
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Page

Youth Programs

UC Marin Master Gardeners offer several educational programs targeted to children. Exploring Habitats is a field trip program designed for second graders that expose children to natural habitats and environmental awareness.
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green cherry tomatoes, orange and purple tomatoes, yellow and purple tomato
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Page

Public Tomato Trial

We invite you to join our public tomato trial and be a citizen scientist! Help us gather information by growing trial tomatoes in your garden and reporting the results.
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