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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

The heat is on!

June 4, 2024
What do we gardeners do when the forecast says a high of 100F but our plants beckon us? There are a few things we can do to make sure we and our plants stay safe. First, take care of yourself.
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UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal delivering his Academic Senate Faculty Distinguished Research Award lecture. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

The Bees, The Team, The Honor

June 3, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
When UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal, recipient of a UC Davis Academic Senate's 2024 Faculty Distinguished Research Award, delivered his seminar at a recent luncheon in the UC Davis Conference Center, honey bees showed up, too. In images, text, and analogies.
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Colusa County: Article

June 2024

June 3, 2024
Ornamental Plant of the Month Sneezeweed Gardeners Corner Hot Weather tips Recipe of the Month One Pan Orzo Dinner Penny Pinching Tips from a Master Gardener Garden Guide Safety Notes...
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Miscanthus sinensis. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

How to grow and care for grasses

June 3, 2024
Whether you want to create a naturalistic meadow, showcase a dramatic backlit border, or line a path, ornamental grasses are up for the job...
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Photo: UC ANR
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Tomato hornworm

June 3, 2024
Damage by hornworm larvae is usually most common in midsummer, but there may also be a small population peak of larvae in the late summer...
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Look closely at the plant and observe! Ask the Expert - Extension
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Figuring out plant problems

June 3, 2024
Plants need the right combination of nutrients to live, grow, and reproduce. Too little or too much of one or more nutrients can cause problems for plants...
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Photo: Daria Rem, Pexels
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Houseplants bring nature indoors

June 3, 2024
If you revel in the array of tones and textures in our garden, you can bring that feeling indoors with a few well-placed houseplants...
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Clematis

June 3, 2024
Searching for a long living, abundant blooming vine to cover an arbor, weave its tendrils through your climbing rose, or scamper across a sunny fence?
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Summer 2024 Curious Gardener Newsletter

June 3, 2024
In this issue: Summer Fruit Tree Pruning, Hotline FAQs: Controlling Leafminers, Visit UC Master Gardeners at Your Local Farmers Market, Nevada County Demonstration Garden News, Unusual Edible: A High Octane Berry, Become Water Smart and Make Your Plants Happy, Ergonomic Tools, Tips for Creating and Using…
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Article

June 2024- Merced Master Gardeners Public Newsletter

June 3, 2024
Happy June! In this issue: The Merced County Fair begins Wed, June 5th and ends Sunday, June 7th. Come see our educational display on the lesser known key crops of Merced County in the Tioga Building.
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