- Author: Sandipa Gautam
Lindcove REC recently organized a “Citrus Workshop for Hanford FFA Students” reinforcing our dedication to Youth Outreach and Education to nurture the future generation of agriculturists. On September 18, 2024, Sophomore students from Hanford High School visited LREC. Throughout the day, they engaged in various activities aimed at connecting research to with practical solutions for growers. The event started with Dr. Ashraf El-Kereamy, Director of the LREC Center, who provided an overview of LREC's history and its continuing commitment to cooperative extension. Dr. Kereamy discussed different projects hosted at the LREC facility and the commitment of LREC to pioneering a tech-advanced future of farming. Dr....
- Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey
Wings up! Let's go!
The monarch fall migration is underway.
"Unlike most other insects in temperate climates, monarch butterflies cannot survive a long cold winter. Instead, they spend the winter in roosting spots," explains Monarch Watch. "Monarchs west of the Rocky Mountains travel to small groves of trees along the California coast. Those east of the Rocky Mountains fly farther south to the forests high in the mountains of Mexico. The monarch's migration is driven by seasonal changes. Daylength and temperature changes influence the movement of the monarch."
"In all the world, no butterflies migrate like the monarchs of North America. They travel much...
- Author: Loren Nelson
There's something magical about watching butterflies, hummingbirds, bees and other pollinators flit about in your own backyard. University of California Master Gardeners will discuss types of plants and gardening practices that will turn your garden into an inviting haven for these beneficial creatures.
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/h2>- Author: Loren Nelson
Strawberries love to grow in pots. Pots provide good drainage, air circulation, and better protection from pests. And it's so fun, especially for kids, to easily pick and eat this favorite fruit!
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/h2>- Author: Erin Mahaney
Whenever I read about a plant that is described as a prolific self-seeder or self-sower, red flags go up. Is this code for an aggressive, invasive species that I'll regret growing in my yard? It is easy to check before making a purchase by conducting a quick search of California Invasive Plant Council's (Cal-IPC) plant database or PlantRight's priority invasive list.
Cal-IPC's mission is to protect California's environment and economy from invasive plants. (https://www.cal-ipc.org.) Cal-IPC maintains the California Invasive Plant Inventory, “a comprehensive list of invasive plants based on ecological impacts, as well as ‘Watch' plants that may become invasive in the...