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San Diego 4-H is headed to State Field Day at UC Davis! All 15 of our County Presentation Day participants qualified—7 presenting virtually, 1 in person, and 1 headed to State Fashion Revue. We’re proud of our youth leaders! #SanDiego4H #CA4H #4HStateFieldDay #UCANR

Tomorrow is Giving Day! UCCE San Diego’s work reflects the diversity and strength of our region. With your help, we can expand our reach and deepen our impact. Support local programs like: – UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County – UC Master Food Preservers – 4-H Youth Dev ...

Ants in your kitchen? Your garden? We can help. Join us on Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM for a free hybrid community workshop led by UC Master Gardener Kathryn Blankinship. Learn research-based strategies for controlling ants in and around your home—without relying ...

For 24 hours, help UCCE San Diego strengthen food security, land stewardship & youth leadership across our region. Your support funds trusted programs that serve San Diego communities. Donate now: bit.ly/44HmlKU #GivingDay #UCCESanDiego #SupportScience

New research from UCCE’s Dr. Ali Montazar sheds light on how avocado water use varies by region, canopy, and climate—offering better data for smarter irrigation. Read the study: bit.ly/4dpzqun #IrrigationResearch #CaliforniaAvocados #UCCE #AgWaterScience

Congrats to all of our local 4-H clubs that participated in the Eastern San Diego County Junior Fair this year and good luck to all of those who will be involved with the San Diego County Fair this year. 👏 We'll see you there! Photo Credit: Poway 4-H

Join the 2025 GSOB Blitz and help protect San Diego’s oak woodlands. No experience needed—volunteers will survey and report signs of this destructive beetle. June 3, 9 AM–12 PM at Dos Picos Park, San Diego Register: bit.ly/4dCkARG #GSOBBlitz #UCANR #ForestHealth

Want to grow your own salsa garden? Join us for a free hybrid workshop May 31, from 10 –11:30 AM. Learn how to grow fresh, healthy ingredients for homemade salsa with UC Master Gardener Kathryn Blankenship. Attend in person at UCCE San Diego or online: bit.ly/45v8Kq9

Free Avocado Irrigation Workshop (online only) – June 17, 1-4 PM in Escondido. Learn about crop water use, irrigation efficiency, rootstock salinity, and more. CEUs for CCAs & SDRILG. Register: bit.ly/3HhpozN Questions? [email protected] #UCCE #AvocadoIrrigation

The GSOB Blitz kicked off today at Dos Picos County Park in Ramona! UCCE's Beatriz Behrmann and Jan Gonzales led oak conservationists in field training to spot signs of Goldspotted Oak Borer infestation. The blitz continues across SoCal into next week. bit.ly/42XcGx4

A single aphid can produce up to 80 offspring in a week—no wonder infestations feel sudden! UC Master Gardener Susan Pransky shares how to manage them naturally without harming ladybugs or lacewings. Learn more: bit.ly/3FraINY #UCCE #UCIPM

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According to Topics in Subtropics, CA navel production costs hit $4,215/acre in 2025 up from $3,300 in 2020. Picking & hauling rose 45%. Labor, fuel & inputs drive the spike. Growers are urged to plan carefully w/ managers. More @ California Citrus Mutual bit.ly/4dVEgzU

Want to save water, reduce runoff & keep your garden thriving? Join us Sat, June 21, 10–11:30 AM for a free workshop with UC Master Gardener Kathryn Blankinship. In-person or on Zoom. Register: bit.ly/3STvUPH #WaterWiseGardening #SanDiegoGardening

It’s Pollinator Week! 🐝 Meet the 2025 Pollinator of the Year: the squash bee. Unlike honeybees, these specialists focus solely on squash plants. Fun fact: males sleep inside squash blossoms! Learn more from @UCANR’s Bug Squad: bit.ly/4091lcB 📸: Kathy Keatley Garvey

Today we honor Juneteenth, commemorating the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans in 1865. At UCCE San Diego, we’re committed to equity, access, and community-driven work that uplifts all. Let’s keep learning, listening, and driving change together.

Congratulations to the UC Master Gardener Program of San Diego County’s Class of 2025! Last week’s graduation at Georgia Sadler’s La Jolla home celebrated new volunteers ready to share UC science-based gardening with our communities. #UCCE #MasterGardeners #SanDiegoGardens

UC ANR & American Farmland Trust invite CA growers & land stewards to a free virtual event on land access, legal resources, financing & more. 🗓️ July 9 | 1–4 PM Includes live breakouts + direct support from service providers. Register: bit.ly/4eqxORV

Overwatering costs more than you think. Adjust irrigation based on evapotranspiration (ET) and plant needs. Learn how tools like distribution uniformity and crop coefficients (Kc) support smarter choices: bit.ly/3Tf6KLv #WaterWise #SmartIrrigation #UrbanAg

Did you know loquats grow right here in San Diego? These sweet-tart subtropical fruits are rich in vitamins A & C and offer more than great flavor. UC Master Gardener Namir Damluji explores their cultural history, culinary uses, and how to grow your own: bit.ly/4lBjB6Y