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Raspberries
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: May 31 - June 5

May 29, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
Enjoy the balmy early summer evenings with a poolside barbecue, homemade ice-cream or outdoor dining.TasksBe sure your watering schedule conforms to new guidelines. Check sprinkler timer settings at least once a month.Water citrus being careful not to overwater. Continuously wet soil in the upper few inches…
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Flame skimmer dragonfly (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

The Wonder of Dragonflies

May 29, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 UC Davis doctoral candidate Christofer Brothers, who researches  dragonflies for his dissertation, delights in sharing his knowlege of them.And he did just that--to several hundred guests--at the recent Bohart Museum of Entomology open house on insect life stages.Brothers, a member of the Stacey…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study identifies perceived stigma related to free and reduced-price school meals and opinions on universal free school meals

May 29, 2025
By Jean Aquino, Danielle Lee, Wendi Gosliner, Lorrene D Ritchie
A new study explored parent perceptions of stigma and benefits associated with free and reduced-price school meals and universal free school meals. The United States Department of Agriculture’s school meals programs provide school-aged students with nutritious meals necessary for healthy development and…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape/Santa Paula

Event Date
Jun 19, 2025

Firewise Living: From Structure to LandscapeThis practical workshop equips homeowners with essential skills to reduce wildfire risks. Participants will learn strategies for creating defensible space around structures, including vegetation management, landscaping techniques, and home modification approaches…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Drone spraying in agriculture
Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

California Agriculture Takes Flight: A Guide to Drone Spray Pilot Certification

May 29, 2025
By Paramveer Singh
Drone use in agriculture is rapidly expanding across the United States. While drones were initially adopted for imagery, vegetation indices, and hotspot detection for variable rate applications, their role is evolving. Increasingly, drones are being used for chemical applications in crop production, a trend…
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Succulents
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Succulents

Event Date
Jun 18, 2025

Succulents are such an easy plant to grow, both in the garden and in pots. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will discuss the history and origin of succulents, their care and feeding and propagation. The presentation also covers pests and diseases and recommended remedies. Learn the variety of ways…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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