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Bug Squad: Article

Don’t Miss This Seminar on Pesticides and Honey Bees

March 29, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Noted bee scientist Jamie Ellis, a University of Florida professor, will speak on "Understanding the Risks that Pesticides Pose to Honey Bees" at a UC Davis seminar at 4:10 p.m., Monday, April 1. This is a zoom seminar.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

How to Become a UC Master Gardener of Contra Costa County Volunteer!

March 29, 2024
by Bonnie Dwyer Here are some experiences shared by our extraordinary group of UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County: Making NEW friends, Meeting INTERESTING people, Hearing about FASCINATING topics, Learning REWARDING lessons, Having DELIGHTFUL encounters, dealing with CHALLENGING questions, G...
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Oriental Fruit Fly Courtesy CDFA
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Invasive Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Our Area

March 29, 2024
by Paige Shewmaker On behalf of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, I am providing you with some informational resources for residents regarding an invasive fruit fly quarantine in your area.
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Shasta County: Article

2024 April Tips 'N Topics

March 29, 2024
In this issue: County 4-H Ambassadors Needed Gently Used Whites Available Build a Pollination Garden 4-H Thriving Model County Presentation Day Memorial Day Flag Placement & Pick-Up Fuzzy Goat Show UC Master Gardener Garden Fair County Fashion Revue Spirit Award Valley Field Day April Birthdays...
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Climbing coral roses on a chain link fence.
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: March 29 - April 4

March 29, 2024
Late March or early April is the end of the spring planting season; roots need to become established before the summer heat. Tasks Watch for powdery mildew on susceptible plants. Rotate the fungicide used since the fungus may develop resistance.
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