Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Since the first reports of a new almond pest the carpophilus beetle (Carpophilus truncatus) came in during fall 2023, it has become clear that the beetle is widely dispersed across the San Joaquin Valley.

I'm a sucker for buying books at the airport, I think it's because so much free time beckons not only at the airport while waiting to board but then also in the airplane itself.

Welcome to Smart Water Living Blog– your local guide to urban water efficiency and conservation in Southern California. From drought-tolerant landscaping to smart irrigation and water-wise policies, we share practical tips, expert insights, and real stories to help you save water without sacrificing comfort…

The Gulf Fritillary, Agraulis vanillae, and the Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifola, seem made for one another. Both are a showy orange. Both are show-stoppers. And both attract a photographer's eye. Especially when a Gulf Frit flutters over a Tithonia on a warm sunny day in a Vacaville garden.

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Composting Education Program helps repurpose waste, reduce methane emissions Composting recycles organic matter such as leaves and food scraps into a valuable soil amendment.