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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Planning for possible drought and heat spikes

February 2, 2024
As of the writing of this blog at the end of January, the Fresno/Clovis/Madera region has received only 2.79 inches of rain so far this water season, less that 25 percent of the yearly average of 11.01 inches.
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Oxalis is an aggressive spreader that is very difficult to control. J.C. Lawrence
The Real Dirt: Article

What Makes a Weed a Weed?

February 2, 2024
For many of us, gardening involves a constant battle with weeds. Basically, a weed is nothing more than a plant growing where it is not wanted, the classic example being dandelions in the lawn.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Riverside County: Article

Garden Views, 2024.01 - Jan/Feb 2024

February 1, 2024
In this issue: Alex Groves, trainee, describes the Master Gardeners successes at the Riverside Home and Garden Show; Ann Platzer paints the Loquins Admiral in the Butterfly Corner; Debbie OBrien, trainee, updates us on the 2023-2024 Master Gardener Training Class; Dee Kongslie updates whats happenin...
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Article

Grafting Apple Trees

February 1, 2024
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County and Mesa Harmony Garden Present: Grafting Apple Trees Master Gardener Russ Baldocchi will discuss several different grafting methods, demonstrate grafting apple scions to rootstock, and will provide information on apple varieties suitable for southern Cali...
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Professor (and now retiree) Lynn Kimsey (seated), former director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology, is honored at a birthday celebration on Feb. 1. With her from left are doctoral student Iris Quayle of the Bond lab; Professor Jason Bond, newly selected director of the Bohart Museum; and entomology researcher Tom Zavortink of the Bohart. (Photo by Tabatha Yang)
Bug Squad: Article

'The Girl in the Red Boots' Has Retired

February 1, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
"The Girl in the Red Boots" has retired. That would be UC Davis distinguished professor Lynn Kimsey, director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology from 1990 until yesterday, Jan. 31, 2024. Today, Feb.
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Salvia african-lutea. photo by Jennifer Baumbach
The Savvy Sage: Article

Our New Journey

February 1, 2024
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Hello everyone and welcome to the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener blog for Yolo County, The Savvy Sage! We are excited to share our passion for gardening with you and provide you with informative and engaging content on various gardening topics.
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