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Under the Solano Sun: Article

My Rescue Plant

January 24, 2025
I recently discovered a plant buried underneath a shrub on my hillside. It survived these last three years in a small clay pot that was only half-filled with soil! The plant was not in very good shape, as you could well imagine.
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rat damage citrus bark

Rats Around

January 24, 2025
By Ben A Faber
UC IPM recently hosted a webinar on rat management presented by Dr. Niamh Quinn. During this webinar attendees were able to ask the expert their burning questions about rats and their management. Below are responses to common questions from the webinar.
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An example of Salvia greggii.
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

January plant of the month: Small leaf salvias

January 24, 2025
Spring planting season will be here before we know it. After the brutal heat of last summer most of us have empty spaces to fill in the garden, and salvias are always a good choice in our area.
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This January-blooming Cameo Blush iris is in the John Weiler Memorial Iris Garden at the Clovis Botanical Garden. (Photo: Jeannette Warnert)
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: Jan. 24 - 30

January 24, 2025
Ornamental and fruit-bearing trees will begin to bloom this month in home gardens and along the Blossom Trail in eastern Fresno County. Tasks Check your sprinklers and turn them off when the amount of rain permits. Make sure trees are getting enough water.
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A stunning romanesco broccoli growing in the Edible Garden section of the Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden. Laura Kling
The Real Dirt: Article

Winter in the Demonstration Garden

January 24, 2025
Are you looking for a short winter outing that offers natural, educational, and meditative opportunities, welcomes children, and is not too far away? The Master Gardeners' Demonstration Garden lies just outside the Chico city limits on the Patrick Ranch property at 10381 Midway.
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Smart Irrigation Controllers
Smart Water Living: Urban Water Use Efficiency in SoCal: Article

Smart Irrigation Controllers and Their Importance in Water Conservation

January 24, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
Water scarcity is a critical issue in many regions, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas. Efficient water management practices are essential to address the increasing demand for water in urban landscapes and agriculture.
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I see you! A great-horned owl at the California Raptor Center peers at visitors during a UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day: What's Good to Know

January 23, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The 14th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, a "Super Science Day" scheduled Saturday, Feb. 8 promises to be incredible. It's about a day of discovery, a day of exploration, and a day to chat with the UC Davis scientists about their work and see their displays.
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The Backyard Gardener: Article

Local Fruit Information

January 23, 2025
By Dustin W Blakey
Although it's cold out and our fruit trees, bushes, and canes are still dormant, you can still dream about warmer conditions to come! Dreaming then often evolves into the desire to plant fruits in the landscape.
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