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Images with fire. Photos from UC ANR.
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Firewise Landscaping

July 1st, 2024
If your garden is on the coast, you might easily choose to bypass this article. Please read the closing paragraph on Coastal wildfire concerns before moving on to another topic, you may find it useful.
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Two Flying insects on flowers pictures
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What's Bugging Me?

April 11th, 2024
I can name that flying insect in 3 clues how about you? Match the clue to the insect's image. Place an X in the appropriate column. Resources: UC IPM, Syrphids (Flower Flies or Hover Flies) https://ipm.ucanr.edu/natural-enemies/syrphids/ University of Florida, European honey bee https://entnemdept.
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Spring 2024 Gardening Events, for your planning pleasure.

April 11th, 2024
APRIL: April 13th, Humboldt Botanical Garden Education Series, Donna Wildearth, Native Plants. Location: at the Humboldt Botanical Garden (HBG), outside Marie's Terrace. Register at https://www.hbgf.org/contact-us April 13th, Seed and Plant Exchange, Humboldt Grange #501.
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