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A backlit praying mantis, Stagmomantis limbata, reigns supreme on a yellow zinnia in a Vacaville pollinator garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Shall We Prey? Mantises Are Totally Fascinating

August 22, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Bring on the praying mantises! An enthusiastic crowd is expected at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 27 in Room 1124 of Academic Surge Building, 455 Crocker Lane, University of California, Davis. It's free and family friendly. Parking is also free.
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Water gushes with white caps into a dormant almond orchard.
Green Blog: Article

New database helps Californians understand proposed groundwater plans

August 22, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
To achieve groundwater sustainability under California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, or SGMA, demand management policies that encourage water conservation will be necessary, says Ellen Bruno, University of California Cooperative Extension specialist in quantitative policy analysis at U...
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 08-21-2023

August 22, 2023
Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How to Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 08-21-2023" ET Report 08-21-2023 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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Colusa County: Article

Open Garden & Winter Garden Workshop

August 22, 2023
Join us on Saturday August 26 at 10 am at the Donna Critchfield Demonstration Garden. Pick peppers, cucumbers and squash. Learn about winter vegetable gardening.
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Figure 1: illustrates the sprayer tank and a sample of test paper used for assessing the QAC sanitizers.

Do QAC sanitizers remain stable after dilution?

August 22, 2023
By Brad Hanson
Quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC) are surface-active chemicals that are widely used for surface sanitation in the food processing industry, disinfectants, fabric softeners, and cosmetics. They are designed to remain stable and effective in water-based solutions.
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A man wearing a mask, gloves, long sleeve shirt, and pants applying a pesticide dust into a crack on an exterior wall.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Hiring a pest control company?

August 22, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
Some pest problems can be easily handled at home yourself. But if your pest issue is a bit more serious, or you don't have the time or tools to address it yourself, hiring a pest control company might be your best option.
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Danny is wearing a jacket sporting the UC Master Gardener logo.
ANR Employee News: Article

Become a UC ANR brand ambassador

August 22, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC ANR has launched the Brand Ambassador Certification Program, which is designed to encourage employees to actively steward effective branding for the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Seed Saving Webinar August 29, 2023 at 6 p.m.

August 22, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
As summer winds to a close, it's the perfect time to save seeds from your garden for next year. Although the actual process of saving seeds is easy, there are a few important things to know in order to be successful.
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Photo by Jacqueline Shubitowski
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Transform Your Lawn

August 22, 2023
Transform Your Lawn By Tami Reece UCCE Master Gardener Where did lawns come from? Have they always been a part of the American landscape? Lawn's first appeared around the 1600's in Europe, which makes sense since the mild and damp climate of Europe kept the grass lush and green.
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Photo by Megan Edwards
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

String of Hearts

August 22, 2023
String of Hearts By UCCE Master Gardener Megan Edwards Ceropogia woodii Planting areas: USDA Zone 9-10 Size: 2 tall with 4-9 ft vines Bloom season: spring and summer Exposure: 3-4 hrs indirect sunlight Pruning needs: minimal Water needs: minimal Sweet Hearts Among the many varieties of succulent-lik...
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