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When it rains it pours- some things to do right now!

January 15, 2023
Last week, during a respite from the downpour, I decided to plant a potted shrub that needed to go into the ground. I had put off that task because who likes to dig in rock-hard soil? I decided now was my chance.
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Not All Bees Are Vegetarians: Some Eat Meat

January 13, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
For years we've been taught that wasps are carnivores while bees (which evolved from wasps), are vegetarians. Don't bees forage only for pollen and nectar (as well as water and propolis)? Not always so.
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Anunciando la Reunion Annual de Producción de Fresas

January 13, 2023
By Mark P Bolda
Los invitamos a la reunin virtual para conocer las ltimas investigaciones y avances en la produccin de fresas con el asesor de agrcultura Mark Bolda, y otros expertos. Quin debe de atender? Cualquier persona que este interesado con la produccin de fresas esta cordialmente invitado.
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