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Leaves and twigs make excellent additions to the compost pile. J.C. Lawrence
The Real Dirt: Article

Compost

September 8, 2023
Many backyard gardeners are familiar with composting, a process which recycles yard trimmings along with vegetable and fruit scraps from the kitchen. Compost, a humus-like soil, results from the biological breakdown that occurs from microbial decomposition of organic material.
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photos by Mike Gunther

Michigan Miku

September 8, 2023
A Journey to Michigan Forests of White Pine Trees and fresh water Historic island between two peninsulas Pictures are of Mackinac Island. Where movie Somewhere in Time was filmed at the Grand Hotel. Photo of Hotel also. Upper and lower peninsula connected By Mackinac 5 mile long bridge. See photo.
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A male monarch nectaring on a Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifola, in a Vacaville pollinator garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Monarch Takes Flight

September 7, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
A monarch on the move... When you see a monarch foraging on a flower, have you ever seen them--or photographed them--taking flight? It's not your iconic image of monarch, but a few twists and turns, jumble of colors and jagged lines, and the monarch takes flight.
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Healthy Soils and SWEEP Updates

September 7, 2023
By Caddie Bergren
Many growers have been asking for updates on upcoming SWEEP and Healthy Soils application rounds. Good news! CDFA has announced that both programs will be open for new applications this fall 2023. We still do not know exact dates, but CDFA did release draft grant proposals for both programs.
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Image by Eddy Dishueme from Pixabay
Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers: Article

Score Big on Food Safety at Your Football Season Tailgate Party

September 7, 2023
Football season is back, and that means it's time for tailgate parties! Whether you're cheering for your favorite team at the stadium or hosting a watch party in your backyard, one thing is for sure: food will be a big part of the celebration.
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