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Pest Notes
- Olive Knot
- Black Scale
UC Pest Management Guidelines (UC Statewide IPM Project Web Site)
UC Cooperative Extension Cost and Return Studies
- Almonds
  Double Line Drip Irrigation. Southern San Joaquin Valley. 2016 PDF
- Almonds
  Flood Irrigated. San Joaquin Valley North. 2011. PDF
- Almonds
  Micro-sprinkler. San Joaquin Valley North. 2016. PDF
- Olive Oil
  Super High Density. San Joaquin Valley 2007. PDF
- Olives - San Joaquin Valley. 2005 PDF
- Pecans - Sacramento/San Joaquin Valley - 2005. PDF
- Pistachios
  Low Volume Irrigation - San Joaquin Valley South. 2015. PDF
- Walnuts
  Late Leafing - Lateral Bearing. San Joaquin Valley North. 2017. PDF
- Walnuts
  Micro-Sprinkler Irrigation - San Joaquin Valley North. 2007 PDF

Tehama County: Article

Third Thursdays Things from the Field - Join us this Thursday, May 16th

May 14, 2024

Third Thursdays Things from the Field for May: Almond Variety & Rootstock Selection with Luke Milliron This Thursday May 16th 11:30AM - 1:30PM UCCE Glenn in Orland 821 E South St.

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A fun, Easter decorated landscape with a lawn in front of a house.

The Backyard Gardener: Article

A History of the American Lawn

May 14, 2024

Most of us grew up with a lawn. For many of us, mowing the lawn was a part of our weekly chores growing up; yellow spots were treated like a black mark, and a dandelion popping up was like a declaration of war.

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Sua, center, observes as four Hmong ladies mix food in a light blue bowl.

Employee Spotlights: Article

Vang cultivates healthy habits in the Hmong community of Fresno County.

May 14, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

For more than 30 years, Sua Vang has dedicated her time to improving the health of the Hmong community in Fresno County.

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An old man gently holds a tomato plant before giving it to students.

Healthy Communities Blog: Article

UC Master Gardeners empower college students to garden for mental wellness

May 14, 2024

By Saoimanu Sope

Although training is required to become a University of California Master Gardener, the benefits of gardening can be experienced by anyone and everyone.

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The Bee Gardener: Article

The Haven's Busiest Bees: Our Volunteers

May 14, 2024

It's simple: the Haven wouldn't be here today without volunteers. Their hard work of pruning, weeding, mulching, and assorted other tasks has made the Haven what it is today. Volunteers are also essential to our outreach events.

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This year’s Climate-Friendly Garden Tour

May 14, 2024

Saturday, May 18, is the date for this year's Climate-Friendly Garden Tour, a partnership between Napa County Resource Conservation District, City of Napa Water Division, and the University of California Master Gardeners of Napa County.

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Becoming a Master Gardener

May 14, 2024

Have you ever wondered how you can learn about plant care, water conservation, botany, tree pruning, soil amendments, lawn alternatives, pollinators, pest management and more while making friends and being part of a mission driven team? Become a Napa County Master Gardener, and you'll see.

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A pink flower in a green garden with small yellow and black striped flies flying around it.

What are “Good Bugs”?

May 14, 2024

By Lauren Fordyce

There are many types of good bugs commonly found in the garden or landscape. In integrated pest management (IPM) we refer to good bugs as natural enemies or beneficial organisms. Natural enemies can include insects, but also mites, pathogens, and vertebrates like birds and lizards.

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