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Garden Talk: Propagation series—Getting more plants from those that you have- Part 2 (Livermore)

Apr 12, 2025

This is Part 2 of a 3-part series. In this hands-on workshop, we'll demonstrate how to propagate plants from cuttings and division methods. Anyone is welcome to attend, even if you missed Part 1. All events are outdoors and are subject to weather and Master Gardener's discretion.

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Ask a Master Gardener: Livermore Demonstration Garden

Oct 11, 2025

Our wonderful Master Gardeners will be on-site ready to answer your gardening, plant, or pest questions! Bring photos or samples to help us identify what's happening and so we can provide more accurate information.

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Garden Talk: Firescaping—creating a defensible space around homes (Livermore)

Jun 14, 2025

With wildfires becoming more frequent and encroaching on urban areas, it's more important than ever to create a fire-resilient landscape. In this talk, we'll discuss practical steps to establish a defensible space around your homereducing fire risks while maintaining a healthy, thriving ecosystem.

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Ask a Master Gardener: Livermore Demonstration Garden

Sep 13, 2025

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Garden Talk: Birds in the Garden (Livermore)

Jul 12, 2025

This month, we're talking all about birds! We'll cover how to attract more birds by creating inviting habitats and food offerings. We'll also help you identify birds and the best practices and plants to encourage them to visit and stay.

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Ask a Master Gardener: Livermore Demonstration Garden

Aug 9, 2025

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A garden hose with a hole in the middle of it and water is spraying out of the hole

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How to Repair Garden Hoses, Nozzles, and Drip Irrigation (Instead of Replacing Them)

July 27, 2025

By Michelle Chin

Learn how to repair garden hoses, nozzles, and drip irrigation to save money, reduce waste, and extend the life of your equipment.

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Got bed bugs crashing your guest room?

July 25, 2025

By Andrew Miller

In July's edition of the Pesticide Regulation bulletin published by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, urban pest expert Dr. Andrew Sutherland outlines key strategies for implementing effective Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. These include using physical control methods like…

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Margaret Lloyd, wearing a white, wide-brimmed hat and holding a clipboard, grabs a handful of soi from a tilled field.

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UC ANR hires experts in small farms, groundwater, forestry, soil health, youth development

July 14, 2025

By Michael Hsu, Pamela S Kan-Rice

To help farmers and other Californians address emerging issues, the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has hired more UC Cooperative Extension experts with a wide range of skills and experience. New UC Cooperative Extension specialists, advisors, coordinators and educators around the…

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a garden with different types of summer perennials

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Some of My Bay Area Perennial Favorites

July 13, 2025

By Jim Farr

The Bay Area is a rich climate for having color all year from perennials. We highlight a few of our favorites if you're looking to enjoy bountiful color in your garden.

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