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UC ANR fire expert highlights materials, components and actions that saved homes from LA fires

March 4th, 2025

By Yana S Valachovic

Yana Valachovic, a member of UC ANR's Fire Network with a specialty in community resilience and the built environment, visited the sites of the L.A. fires to look for examples where surviving homes withstood the ferocity of the fire and for signs of defensible space and home hardening in action.

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Berger Gardens

We have two demonstration gardens outside the Santa Clara County building where the UC Master Gardener offices are located, the Berger Edibles Demo & Teaching Garden and the Berger Native Demonstration Garden.

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Event Request

Information on how to request UC Master Gardeners support at your event.

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School Garden Advice

Need help with a school garden? Here are some useful resources for creating, using, and maintaining school gardens. Whether you are a teacher, administrator, parent, or anyone else who is involved in a school garden, we hope you will find what you need here.We can also offer…

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Community Programs

UC Master Gardeners partner with a variety of community organizations to spread practical, science-based gardening information.Youth programs (for elementary school children)School Garden Advice TeamEducators and parent volunteers learn how to start, maintain, and utilize a school gardenMornings at…

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Past Webinars

Past Urban & Community IPM webinars

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Invasive Plants: What They Are and Why They Matter

February 24th, 2025

By Lauren L Snowden

National Invasive Species Week (NISW) happens every year to raise awareness about the growing problem of invasive plants and animals in the United States.

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A person wearing rubber gloves using a spray bottle to spray pesticide on a rose bush outside.

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Tips for Using Pesticides Safely

February 24th, 2025

By Lauren Fordyce

At UC IPM we recognize pesticide safety education every month, but February in particular is National Pesticide Safety Education Month! Below are some simple tips for using pesticides safely to protect yourself, others, wildlife, and the environment.

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Drain After Rain to Prevent Mosquitoes

February 20th, 2025

By Lauren Fordyce

Recent rainfall throughout much of California has created puddles and stagnant water. With the temperature warming up in many parts of the state, this combination can create the perfect situation for mosquitoes to breed. We encourage you to drain after the rain to reduce mosquito-breeding sites.

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Tree & Shrub Insecticides Limited in New Law

February 11th, 2025

By Lauren Fordyce

As of January 1, 2025, popular lawn and garden pesticides belonging to the neonicotinoid class, can no longer be used by home gardeners on outdoor fruit trees, lawns, or ornamental plants in California.

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