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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Article

Women for the Land Learning Circle

July 27, 2020
Hello- Please see the attached flyer for information about "WOMEN FOR THE LAND LEARNING CIRCLE" to be held on Wednesday, 8/5 & 8/12 @2 - 4pm.
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Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

New Irrigated Pasture Cost Studies Available

July 27, 2020
By Daniel K Macon
For many ranchers in the Sierra foothills and Sacramento Valley, irrigated pasture is a critical component of our annual forage calendar.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Laurel Wilt Disease Update

July 27, 2020
By Ben A Faber
Laurel Wilt-Ambrosia Beetle Grower's and Advisory Panel meeting to update and discuss research and extension programs supported by the USDA research grant. Purpose: The Univ.
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Spill the Beans: Article

Shake the tomato plants?

July 27, 2020
by Melody Kendall I recently visited a fellow Master Gardener and saw his wonderful raised planting beds in his backyard. He had an array of extremely healthy-looking tomato plants all neatly encased in wire cages.
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Chilopsis linearis ‘Bubba' (Desert Willow)
Landscape Horticulture Updates for Southern California: Article

Applications of Organic Mulch Result in Enhanced Tree Growth and Water Savings

July 26, 2020
By Janet S Hartin
I hope all of you and your loved ones are staying well and healthy as the pandemic continues. Involving yourself in outdoor activities is not only a great way to escape 'cabin fever' and improve your physical health but it is also good for you psychologically, as well.
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Entomologist Jeff Smith, curator of the Bohart Museum of Entomology's Lepidoptera collection, discusses how to pin and spread specimens. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Countdown Until Bohart Museum of Entomology's Virtual Moth Open House

July 24, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
One...two...three... Are you counting down until the much-awaited Virtual Moth Open House, hosted by the UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology? The free and family friendly-event is set from 1 to 2 p.m., on Saturday, July 25, coming to you live on the Bohart Museum's Facebook page.
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Brugmansia, Angel's Trumpet.

July 24, 2020
By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County I was recently at the garden of one of my fellow Napa County Master Gardeners, Cindy Watter, and was amazed by her wonderful Brugmansias (Solanaceae) and their huge blooms.
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