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Photo of toddler at Dave's Pumpkin Farm, West of Sacramento by Master Gardener Penny Leff of Yolo County.
UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County Blogs: Article

It's Pumpkin Time

October 4, 2019
The smell of pumpkin seeds roasting in the oven brings back memories. As a girl, my favorite part of the fall season was seeing Dad at his creative best.
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A yellow-faced bumble bee, Bombus vosnesenkii, heads for a California golden poppy. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

John Mola: The Ins and Outs of Bumble Bee Movement

October 4, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It's all about the bumble bees... And now doctoral candidate John Mola of the Neal Williams lab, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, will present his exit seminar on "Bumble Bee Movement Ecology and Response to Wildfire" at 4:10 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 9 in Room 122 of Briggs Hall.
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Photo by Jutta Thoerner
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Wild Mock Orange

October 4, 2019
Wild Mock Orange By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Philadelphus lewisii's Size of Shrub: 1-3 feet high, growth habit like a Lilac bush. PH: 5-18 USDA hardy zone: 5-10 Bloom description and season: white, 2 inch showy and abundant flowers in March- May. Fragrant orange scent.
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 9/26/2019

October 4, 2019
Hello all, Please find the attached document to provide the previous weeks estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County.
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 10/4/2019

October 4, 2019
Hello all, Please find the attached document to provide the previous weeks estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County.
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Red Flag Smokey NM
From Soil to Science: Article

What does a “Red Flag Warning” mean? What should you do?

October 4, 2019
Updated links and republished Oct 2019. Many residents in Sonoma County live in or near fire danger. For those who do live in a high fire area, knowing what to do when conditions are ideal for a forest (or urban fire) is essential.
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Cooperative Extension Ventura County: Article

Landscape Notes, Volume 28 Issue 2

October 4, 2019
This is issue contains the Sabbatical Report II, with information about 4 possible cultivars for California and information about the upcoming meeting in Arizona.
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California bush anemone by Cindy Weiner
The Real Dirt: Article

Conjure Up A Moon Garden

October 4, 2019
What is a moon garden? It is a garden that incorporates reflective surfaces, light-colored flowers, fragrant plants, and peaceful sounds, all meant to be enjoyed by the light of the moon. It is the perfect garden spot for busy professionals who don't have time during the day to enjoy their gardens.
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