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The Backyard Gardener: Article

Understanding Chafer Beetles From Root to Ruin

May 22, 2024
I was dealing with a gopher problem in a lawn awhile back and I came across another turfgrass pest that you may or may not be familiar with; a chafer beetle. These white grubs are the immature larval form of a chafer beetle. Here in California we deal mainly with the masked chafer (Cyclocephala spp.
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Periwinkle (Vinca major) is an invasive plant in California. It was introduced from Europe in the 1700s for ornamental and medicinal purposes, but it should not be planted in California gardens. (Photo: Cynthia Zimmerman)
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Some 'garden' plants are actually invasive species

May 22, 2024
"We're not talking about one hungry plant here, we're talking about world conquest." Seymour, Little Shop of Horrors. Most often we think of invasive plants as those that are not indigenous to a region. California claims the greatest amount of natural botanical diversity of any state in the U.S.
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photos by Cindy Yee
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Broken Pot Fairy Garden

May 21, 2024
Having seen many pretty pictures of succulent fairy gardens online, I finally decided to attempt one myself. Armed with a hammer, chisel and old towel, I was ready to start on some Dollar Store Terracotta pots. The klutz in me had said to definitely buy more than one pot.
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The Savvy Sage: Article

A New View of the Morning Dew

May 21, 2024
The next time you are annoyed that your shoes get soaked during an early morning stroll across the yard, take a closer look at what is happening underfoot Because, in the right light, the morning dew is magical! Dew is moisture formed via condensation- water moving from a vapor (gaseous form) to a l...
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Sign reads: “New Variety! Monterey. This variety significantly produces more berries, which is why the price is lower.” Smaller sign: Organic Monterey $6 a basket.
Food Blog: Article

New UC study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries

May 21, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
A new study that can help growers and other readers estimate costs and potential returns for Central Coast organic strawberries was recently released by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics.
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Marilyn Sexton of Fairfield, who plants tomatoes every year, asks a question at the UC Master Gardeners table at the Dixon May Fair. Master Gardeners (from left) are Tom Hutson, Julie Smith, and Betty Buxton. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Enthusiastic Team of UC Master Gardeners at Dixon May Fair

May 21, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It wouldn't be a fair without the UC Master Gardeners. If you visited the horticulture building during the Dixon May Fair (the four-day fair traditionally ends on Mother's Day), you probably saw a team of UC Master Gardeners answering questions from fairgoers and handing out literature.
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 05-20-2024

May 21, 2024
Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How to Use Weekly Water Crop Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 05-20-2024" ET Report 05-20-2024 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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