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Louie Yang: PBESA's Distinction in Student Mentoring Award

March 6, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Community ecologist Louie Yang, an innovative professor in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, is the 2023 recipient of the Distinction in Student Mentoring Award, sponsored by the Pacific Branch, Entomological Society of America (PBESA).
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Editorial Notes

March 6, 2023
The Earth does not belong to us; we belong to the Earth. Chief Seattle What is certain however is that each and every effort in fighting climate change counts and the UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County are here to help you achieve positive results using more sustainable garden practices.
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Coordinator News: Article

National American Evaluation Association Award

March 6, 2023
By Missy Gable
The Extension Education Evaluation Award is awarded for an evaluation of outstanding quality. This team has established the gold standard to improve Extension program evaluation and provide accountability for public funds invested in the UC Master Gardener Program.
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Is Your Garden Ready for Spring? - March Gardening Tips

March 6, 2023
By Skylar Peters
Happy March! The days are starting to get longer, which means the spring gardening season is about to begin. As temperatures begin to warm, it's the perfect time to start tackling tasks in the garden.
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UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Mona Lavender

March 6, 2023
Mona Lavender By Andrea Peck UCCE Master Gardener Common name of plant: Lavender Spur Flower, Mona Lavender, Swedish Ivy Scientific name: Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender' Planting area: perennial in USDA zones 9-11 Size: 1'-2' tall and wide Bloom season: fall to spring Exposure: shade to partial sun Pru...
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Fire Ants Come to CA Avocado

March 6, 2023
By Ben A Faber
Red imported fire ant (RIFA), Solenopsis invicta, has been reported as a pest in Florida where the fire ants girdle young citrus trees (Diepenbrock) https://crec.ifas.ufl.edu/media/crecifasufledu/extension/extension-publications/2021/2021_jan_fireant.
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HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

It's Time to Plan Your Summer Tomato Crop

March 6, 2023
By Help Desk Team
It is not unusual to find tomato seedlings for sale in local nurseries and big box stores as early as February or March. Don't make the mistake of rushing to plant them in your garden.
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Spill the Beans: Article

Late Winter Pruning

March 6, 2023
By Melody Kendall Late-winter pruning in the Las Flores Learning Garden's Low-water/low-maintenance garden has recently been completed at the Las Flores Community Center property, home of UC Master Gardeners of Napa County's botanical teaching garden.
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