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Los Banos backyard vegetable garden with 4 tower/vertical planting systems and 4 grow bags
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Article

Container Vegetable Gardening in the Central Valley

April 15, 2026
By Allison Plagenza
  Why Container Gardening?By Dennis B, UC Master Gardener of Merced CountyWe often are asked how to grow vegetables and herbs when conditions are limited. Container Gardening is the answer!Works in poor or compacted soilsIs portable and flexibleIdeal for apartments and patiosHelps avoid invasive…
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Pile of tree limbs stacked correctly for chipping
Shasta, Siskiyou, & Trinity Forests Blog: Article

Fire Season Ready: Free Chipping in Trinity County

April 15, 2026
By Camila Quintana Del Carpio
The Trinity County Resource Conservation District (TCRCD) and the Watershed Research & Training Center (WRTC) are providing a no-cost chipper service to Trinity County residents to help homeowners in reducing hazardous fuels and improving defensible space around their homes and outbuildings. If you're…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Guide to Growing Tomatoes - Tomato Growing Tips

April 15, 2026
By UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
Tomato Growing Tips (Part 1 of 2)Terms:Determinate —This type of tomato stops growing at a set height of about 3-5’ and will bear most fruit within a 4-6 week period.  These early ripening types may be best for containers.Indeterminate —This type continues to grow and set fruit all summer until…
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Goldspotted Oak Borer: Page

GSOB Blitz events in Orange County

County: Orange Team Name: Irvine Ranch Conservancy GSOB Blitz Day/Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Noon) Location: Augustine Staging Area 5524 Santiago Cyn Rd, Silverado, CA 92676 Minimum Age/Restrictions: 18-years; Adults only Contact/s:  Melissa Garcia, mgarcia@irconservancy.org…
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Bug Squad: Article

Who Introduced the Roach Races to UC Davis?

April 14, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Trivia question of the day: Who introduced the UC Davis Roach Races,  a popular attraction at the annual campuswide UC Davis Picnic Day?Have you ever been to the roach races, hosted by the UC Davis Entomology Graduate Student Association (EGSA) and heard all the cheering and shouting? The roaches…
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Agronomy & Weed Management

Agronomy Program OverviewAgronomy is the branch of agricultural science focused on field crop production and soil management, integrating biology, chemistry, ecology, soil science, and plant science to improve how crops are grown and how soils are cared for. Agronomy blends science, technology, and practical…
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The Savvy Sage: Article

An Introduction to Permaculture

April 14, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
Article by Diana Herrera - International Permaculture Day, which is celebrated on the first Sunday in May, is a day to practice and observe permaculture in action. So what is permaculture and how can we get involved? Permaculture is a design method, a set of techniques, a philosophy, and a social…
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Policy, Compliance, and Programmatic Agreements: Page

Policy and Procedure Manual

Policy and Procedure Manual (PPM)100 Series: Introduction  200 Series: Business and Finance                                  …
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