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Dogs with jobs: Pups go on pest patrol as rodenticides phase out

California recently restricted rodenticides to protect wildlife, but rodents aren’t going away on their own. Dogs are a solution worth studying, says UCCE advisor Niamh Quinn.

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MRDG April Gardening Tips and Maintenance - Cupertino

April is an ideal time to commence planning your crops and ornamental flowers. However, it is also a period when pests such as slugs, earwigs, and snails are more prevalent. In this talk, Pamela…
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Container Gardening - San Jose

Would you love to grow sun- loving vegetables or flowers, but don't have enough sun nor space? Would you like to walk out your back door and pick something amazing to eat or flowers for a vase?…
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Central Sierra: Water Efficient Gardening | El Dorado County

Dive Deep into Your Garden's Water Use With a changing climate, we can expect frequent and large variations in temperature and rain/snowfall.  This class looks at why it is important to…
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Online: Homemade Jam Workshop -A Taste of Excellence

There’s nothing like the pop of a freshly sealed jar of homemade jam—except, perhaps, the thrill of seeing that jar on display at the San Mateo County Fair. Join us on April 18 for a free online cook…
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