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This "floral bouquet" of milkweed contains four monarch eggs. Image taken in Vacaville, Calif. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Floral Bouquet Graced with Four Monarch Eggs

December 30, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
2020 was a troubling year for the monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus. The severe population decline led the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation to seek endangered species status from the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). USFWS announced Dec.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

December 2020 Miku

December 30, 2020
Missing the Wreath Workshop Spreading much Christmas Joy See you Next Year for Sure...
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Photo by Polly Nelson
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Plumeria

December 30, 2020
Plumeria By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Plumeria (Frangipani) Scientific Name: Apocynaceae Planting area: Depends on species, generally USDA zones 8-11 Size: Depends on species and if grown in ground or container.
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weeds bordering avocado orchard

Can't See the Forest for the Weeds?

December 30, 2020
By Ben A Faber
"A Virtual Conference to Discuss Real-World Weeds". That's a great tag-line for the California Weed Science Society conference and a sign of the times.
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Photo by Tami Reece
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Pepper Jelly

December 29, 2020
Pepper Jelly By Carol Michael UCCE Master Food Preserver What are ways to use some of my jams and jellies during the holidays? David C.-Paso Robles Sparkling colorful pepper jelly with cream cheese and crackers has been a favorite holiday appetizer.
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