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Events LinksAdding non-ANR Authors to Sites and Blogs  Events There was a change to IWP logic for Events Search back at the beginning of June. An issue that has become apparent, is that there are older links pointing to All Events that have incorrect parameters. The result is that…
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Ripe red tomatoes with rough uneven discolored surfaces next to a green tomato surrounded by browning green leaves near the ground. Copyright information is at the bottom

Vegetable Garden Diseases and Disorders

June 17, 2026
By Mackenzie F Patton
When you have a vegetable garden, sometimes you might discover your plants aren’t growing as well as expected and look sick. Vegetable plants can get diseases just like animals. A plant disease is an abnormal condition caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, water molds, or viruses. These are known…
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Western bluebird male. Janna Pauser

“Bluebirds Bring Happiness AND Reduce Insect Pests in Your Yard”

June 16, 2026
Recent scientific studies have confirmed that seeing and hearing birds makes people happy! Science is just beginning to back up something we humans have intuitively known for a very long time. A case in point is the bluebird, which has symbolized happiness in cultures around the globe for centuries.
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Metallic green sweat bee on a purple coneflower. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Native Bees on a Purple Coneflower

June 16, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 It's not yet National Pollinator Week (June 22-28) or the first day of summer (June 21), but it's a good time to visit the UC Davis Ecological Garden, part of the Agricultural Sustainability Institute, to see the native bees and other pollinators.The purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, is a magnet…
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New World Screwworm Updates

June 16, 2026
By Lilian Thaoxaochay
Update: July 2, 2026 - NWS Resource for Employers with Farm, Livestock, and Outdoor WorkersThe National Center for Farmworker Health (NCFH) hosted a webinar on June 25, 2026, about the public health implications of New World Screwworm (NWS) for farm, livestock, and outdoor workers with emphasis on regions…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Dehydrating Herbs is Fun and Easy

June 16, 2026
By UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra
Preserve it! Dehydrating your herbs Fresh herbs, whether purchased at a local grocery store or grown in your own herb garden, are easy to dehydrate and preserve. Start with a clean kitchen and clean countertops. Then, rinse the fresh herbs under running water to get rid of insects and dirt. Use a salad…
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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: Yes, Gardening Is Exercise!

June 16, 2026
By UC Master Gardeners of Central Sierra
Stay healthy with activity in the garden If you enjoy gardening, it is great to know that the work you are doing for your plants is helping you to stay healthy. According to Dr. Steven Blair, a noted professor of Kinesiology, just a half hour of gardening, five days a week, lowers risk of heart disease…
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