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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Another Favorite Tool: Japanese Weeding Sickle

June 2, 2021
As I've noted in a previous blog, the sign of a good garden tool is when my husband steals it from me repeatedly. The fact that he then bought a second one of the same tool, so that he could have both right- and left-handed versions is even more telling.
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California 4-H Grown: Article

4-H Shooting Sports Moving Forward

June 2, 2021
By John A Borba
This article first appeared in the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Shooting News. Reprinted with permission from John Borba. Submitted by John Borba, State Shooting Sports Coordinator.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Talking Farmer

June 2, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Attention Farmers & Ranchers (to include all growers, ranchers, workers of the land, shepherds, cattle people, and farm advocates)!!! There's a new group just for you being formed in Ventura County. Join us for an evening of farmer focused conversation.
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The male flameskimmer dragonfly (Libellula saturata) is firecracker red. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Like a Lens to a Flame

June 1, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's a delight to see the flameskimmer dragonfly (Libellula saturata). This male made its appearance in our Vacaville pollinator garden on May 17, and hung around long enough for me to capture several images. Like a lens to a flame...
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Join Us For "This Month In The Garden" on In The Garden Radio

June 1, 2021
June gloom will probably sock us in locally with some morning moisture which is great for the garden. It's a good time of year for dividing your bearded iris. KUCI staff host Katrina Kirkeby and fellow UC Master Gardener Teena Spindler and will fill you in on what to do.
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Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 05-31-2021

June 1, 2021
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 05-31-2021" ET Report 05-31-2021 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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A golden pothos houseplant with leaves draping down a wood cabinet.

Watering Your Houseplants

June 1, 2021
Overwatering is the number one killer of houseplants, says Mr. Ernesto Sandoval, Manager and Curator of the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory. Overwatering encourages disease, pests, and can smother roots that need oxygen. With overwatering, roots can die and rot.
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