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This three-inch-long tobacco hornworm appears to be ready to eat more tomato leaves (or the photographer). (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Godzilla Lives!

September 17, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Remember Godzilla? The 1954 iconic film, Godzilla, featured what Wikipedia calls "an enormous, destructive prehistoric sea monster awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation." I have a Godzilla.
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Monterey County: Article

4-H Leader's Council September 21, meeting 2021

September 17, 2021
On Tuesday, September 21 the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30pm. This will be an in-person meeting. The Location is the Indian Springs Equestrian center at 22440 Indian Spring Road, Salinas. Now known as the Connections Boarding Stables.
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Winter Lettuce & Spinach Garden - photos by Paula Pashby
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Escape to the Nursery

September 17, 2021
It is late summer now and moving quickly into fall. I am looking forward to this coming season because of the vibrant colors, cooler weather, hopefully, some rain, and the planning for the next crop of interesting plants.
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satellite weather station

Water Use Where There is NO Weather Station

September 17, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Spatial Overview - How it Works The California Irrigation Management Information System (CIMIS) currently manages over 145 active weather stations throughout the state. Archived data is also available for 85 additional stations that have been disconnected from the network for various reasons.
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Buckeye in upper Bidwell Park, J. Alosi
The Real Dirt: Article

What Makes a Plant Drought Tolerant?

September 17, 2021
You've seen these terms often: drought tolerant and water-wise. For water conservation and sustainable gardening, Master Gardeners recommend plants that are adapted to the long, hot, dry summers of the Mediterranean climate.
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Reminder: UC ANR remote work agreements due 9/30

September 16, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Just a reminder that the last day to file UC ANR Flexible Work Agreements is only two weeks away! As was originally communicated back in June, employees wishing to have ongoing flexible work arrangements must have an approved Flexible Work Agreement on file with Human Resources no later than Sept.
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A female metallic green sweat bee, genus Agapostemon ,on a purple coneflower. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Sight to See Is This Bee

September 16, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Ever seen a green metallic sweat bee? The colors are exquisite. This is a female Agapostemon on a purple coneflower at UC Davis. They are called "sweat bees" because they are attracted to human perspiration. The genders are easy to distinguish. The males have a striped abdomen.
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