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Harvested pistachios
Food Blog: Article

Storing and preserving fresh nuts

November 9, 2020
By Susan Mosbacher
One of the many wonderful things about California's climate is that in many regions of the state you'll find orchards of walnut, almond, pecan, pistachio or chestnut trees. You may be growing or planning to grow one or more of these trees in your yard so you can enjoy consuming the nuts.
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Pepperweed
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Perennial Pepperweed, Telar and Organic Matter?

November 9, 2020
By Thomas J Getts
A few months ago Rob Wilson wrote an excellent blog highlighting perennial pepperweed patches he was seeing in the Klamath Basin. It is a terrible noxious weed, which is found throughout much of the state, from sea level up to 8,000 ft. in the Sierras.
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Dry swale & bridge
Spill the Beans: Article

The Pool is Gone - Project complete

November 9, 2020
by Mel Kendall We have been working on redoing our yard since March of this year. This is the fourth and final installment of that adventure.
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Band steaming
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Evaluation of banded steam for weed and disease control in lettuce

November 8, 2020
By Steven A Fennimore
Despite the tremendous need, there are currently no preemergence herbicides that are organic-compliant. Steam injected into the soil such that the soil temperatures reach >140F for 15-20 minutes will kill weed seed in the soil.
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The composter my husband built out of old fence boards. (Terry Pellegrini)
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Composting - From Garden Waste to Garden Gold

November 8, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
With the Fall upon us the leaves have are turning colors and have begun to drop. Soon we will be raking, trimming trees and bushes to prepare for the winter. But what to do with all those leaves, twigs, and garden waste.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Lessons from a First-Time Heirloom Tomato Home Gardener

November 7, 2020
I've never grown heirloom tomatoes before but have always been fascinated by the different varieties, colors and sizes of these beauties. I see them at our local Farmers Market during the summer season but never buy any because they're expensive. I always get the regular cherry or Roma variety.
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