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Photo of limoncello in various sized bottles.
The Savvy Sage: Article

When LIfe Gives You Lemons, Make Limoncello!

February 24, 2025
Every year at this time, when my Eureka lemon tree is laden with more lemons than I know what to do with, I invite my friends over and we turn those lemons into limoncello.
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The Sun: One Year in One Image by NASA Goddard Photo and Video is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Sun Miku

February 24, 2025
Sun getting higher Daylight increasing slowly Winter losing grip...
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A person wearing rubber gloves using a spray bottle to spray pesticide on a rose bush outside.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Tips for Using Pesticides Safely

February 24, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce
At UC IPM we recognize pesticide safety education every month, but February in particular is National Pesticide Safety Education Month! Below are some simple tips for using pesticides safely to protect yourself, others, wildlife, and the environment.
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What is an invasive species?
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

National Invasive Species Action Week 2025

February 24, 2025
By Lauren Fordyce
From February 24 - 28, 2025, help increase public awareness of invasive species and join the fight against invasive species by participating in National Invasive Species Action Week (NISAW).
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Lychee and Longan 2025
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Lychee/Longan Workshop

February 24, 2025
By Ben A Faber
New Tropical Fruit Growers' Workshop Lychee and Longan When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025; 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST, which is 12 - 3 PST IT STARTS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!! Where: Webinar via Zoom Cost: Free This is the beginning of a series on subtropical fruit trees that could easily be adopted ion Southern...
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Pure Water Matters - Your Essential Guide to Drinking Water Quality!: Article

Welcome to our Drinking Water Quality Blog

February 24, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
Welcome to our blog on Pure Water Matters: Your Essential Guide to Drinking Water Quality in SoCal! As residents of this vibrant region, it's essential to understand the complexities of our drinking water, from its sources to the safety measures in place.
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Heirloom, Open Pollinated or Hybrid Tomato
Spill the Beans: Article

Tomatoes: Heirloom, Open Pollinated or Hybrid?

February 23, 2025
Heirloom plants, by definition, have some history behind them. Some say an heirloom variety must be at least fifty years old, some say even older. Heirloom seed is described as being from a plant variety that has been passed on through generations.
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Common manzanita (Pinterest.com)
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Manzanita, versatile California native.

February 22, 2025
By Cindy Kerson, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Native to North America, manzanita (Arctostaphylos spp.) comes in many shapes and sizes. It can be a tree, a shrub or a ground cover. A manzanita tree can reach 20 feet in height, while the ground cover may only be two inches tall.
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