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Funnel webs on the ground near tall grass.
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Spiders are everywhere, most are harmless

August 9, 2024
Are you noticing an abundance of cobwebs outside, on plants, fences, homes, or outdoor furniture? While many people fear spiders or dislike their cobwebs, most spiders are beneficial to have around even in the home! Spiders are predators of many insect pests and rarely cause harm to people.
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A variety of ornamental grasses.
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: August 9 - 15

August 9, 2024
Take a stroll through your garden with a morning cup of coffee or tea. Collect ripened seeds of favorites and store for next year. Start planning for fall planting. Select plants that are resistant to common diseases and insect pests and choose an appropriate site for each one.
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waterfall
Topics in Subtropics: Article

New UC Report on Water

August 9, 2024
By Ben A Faber
University of California report details farming's needs for climate resilience University of California - Riverside California should take urgent and bold measures to adapt its $59 billion agriculture sector to climate change as the amount of water available for crops declines, according to a collab...
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Upper Bidwell Park fire, 2021. Hot fires may result in hydrophobic soils. Laura Kling
The Real Dirt: Article

Hold Your Ground: Mitigating the Effects of Fire on Your Soil

August 9, 2024
I first heard the term on the local evening news in fall of 2018: Meteorologist Kris Kuyper was talking about hydrophobic soils. This potentially catastrophic natural phenomenon seems counterintuitive: soils which are damaged by the intense heat of fire become water repellent.
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Monarch caterpillar on milkweed in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Observing International 'Cat Day

August 8, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Today (Aug. 8) is International Cat Day, the feline kind. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare as a day to "raise awareness for cats an learn about ways to help and protect them.
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Tis been a cruel summer indeed... by unprose is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Caring for Container Plants During Heatwaves

August 8, 2024
I have quite a few potted plants, and right now I wish they were all in the ground. The heat and the UV are stressing them and me. This summer's weather has tested my methods of trying to keep potted plants alive in ways that no other summer seems to have accomplished.
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San Joaquin 4-H News: Article

CES Staff Position

August 8, 2024
By Angela Tipsey
The Community Education Specialist position for San Joaquin County has been posted! Click here to see the job posting. If you know of someone who might be interested, please let them know. The position will remain open until filled. Full URL: https://ucanr.
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

August Pest Tips

August 8, 2024
By Anne E Schellman
Summer is in full swing and while it's been quite hot in many parts of California, it's been very cool in others.
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