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WEDA award nominations are open

February 4, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Two award opportunities are available this year through the Western Extension Directors Association (WEDA). Please note that applications for both are due March 1, 2021.
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Russian sage in full bloom
The Bee Gardener: Article

The Sage That Wasn't A Sage Is Now A Sage

February 4, 2021
One of the top-performing plants in the Haven's bee attractiveness studies is Russian sage. Garden books describe this plant along the lines of "...even though it's called Russian sage, it's not a sage. That name is for plants in the genus Salvia....
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photo by Jennifer Baumbach
Under the Solano Sun: Article

The News and Such from Weedy Acres

February 4, 2021
You would surmise from the name that Weedy Acres was up to its neck (if it had one) in weeds of all kinds right now. Since moving here in 1991, I've only had what I call the 4 stages of weed growth.
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Figure 1. Rainfall recorded at the CIMIS weather stations in the Salinas Valley between January 23 and February 2, 2021
Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

Recent rains greatly benefited water storage in the Salinas Valley

February 4, 2021
By Michael D Cahn
The rain situation was beginning to look dire for our region before last week, with most major storms passing to the north of Monterey county. However, the storms that occurred last week were generated by an atmospheric river that was focused on the southern part of Monterey County.
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ANR Adventures: Article

Storming

February 3, 2021
By Wendy Powers
I hope everyone has power restored. At least we don't have the temperatures to accompany the winter storm that those along the Eastern Seaboard are facing. We presented the updated strategic plan to President Drake this week. I believe it was well received by him.
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Kern County: Article

2021 State 4-H Shooting Sports Match

February 3, 2021
37th Annual State 4-H Shooting Sports Match sponsored by Siskiyou County 4-H Council Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2021 from UCCE Kern Office Please make checks payable to: Kern County 4-H Sponsors See attached for information and entry form...
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photos by Karen Metz
Under the Solano Sun: Article

The Tastiness Factor

February 3, 2021
This last fall my sister gave me the wonderful gift of several succulents. Two were similar in size and appearance, each having very plump leaves coming off a central stem. One was a very pale green, the Pachyphytum bracteosum, also known as Moonstone.
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