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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

The Benefits of Raised Beds

December 16, 2023
Sometimes I think I should write a book called Gardening for Geezers. For those of us of a certain age, the idea of creeping about on all fours, even equipped with kneepads, is not a felicitous prospect. Some of us even need canes or wheelchairs.
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Bug Squad: Article

A Conversation in the Flower Bed

December 15, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Date: Sept. 9, 2023 Location: A flower bed in Vacaville, Calif. Mantis: Hi, it's me, your favorite praying mantis! I just popped in to say hello! Photographer: Well, hello there, Ms.
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Top 5 Answers to Questions Asked About Orange Trees

December 15, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
Our UC Master Gardener Help Line often receives calls about citrus. Here are five commonly asked questions about how to care for this juicy, delicious fruit tree. Why are the leaves on my orange tree turning yellow? It's common for citrus tree leaves to turn yellow in winter*.
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Master Food Preserver SLO/SB Counties: Article

Raspberry Richness

December 15, 2023
Lately, I've been experimenting with making jam the old fashioned way, which means a long cooking time and no added pectin. I'm finding that the fruit's flavor is much more concentrated and the jam has an extra layer of richness that I don't taste from jams made with added pectin.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Make Your Irrigation Effective!!!!

December 15, 2023
By Ben A Faber
SWEEP 2023 opening soon! The State Water Efficiency Enhancement Program READ ALL ABOUT IT https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/sweep/ Get your paperwork ready! SWEEP 2023 will release $23 million in funding this round, looking to open by the end of this year.
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The Real Dirt: Article

Citrus Blast

December 15, 2023
Cold, windy, rainy weather provides ideal conditions for the development of Citrus blast, a disease that affects many varieties of citrus grown in Butte County, including oranges, grapefruits, lemons and mandarins.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Communications Advisory Board seeks new members

December 14, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC ANR's advisory board to the Publishing, Information Technology, and Strategic Communications units is accepting nominations for Communications Advisory Board members.
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