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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Dwarf conifers: small stature, big impact

November 6, 2024
When you think of conifers trees and shrubs that produce cones -- you probably picture a towering redwood tree or Monterey cypress sweeping over a blustery cliff.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

USDA Brings Back the Goods - Fruit

November 6, 2024
By Ben A Faber
You may not have heard of USDA plant explorers David Fairchild and Palemon Howard Dorsett, but they are among those who have had the greatest impact on what we eat in the United States.
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Doctoral candidate Christofer Brothers explains how a dragonfly catches prey. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

An Introduction to Dragonflies and Spiders

November 5, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Predators employ a diversity of behavioral and morphological adaptations to successfully capture their insect prey, UC Davis doctoral candidates Christofer Brothers and Emma Em Jochim told the crowd at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house.
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Raccoon Portrait by Charles Patrick Ewing is licensed under CC BY 2.0.
The Savvy Sage: Article

Little Stinkers!

November 5, 2024
As a gardener, you spend much time and energy tending to your plants and landscape. You water, weed, till, plant, trim, fertilize, and take pride in what your labors produce: fruits, vegetables, flowers, and a pleasing environment.
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