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Ricinus communis also commonly known as the castor oil or castor bean plants which are flowering perennials in the Euphorbiaceae family. They are native to the Mediterranean basin, East Africa and India.
I've never been a fan of garden art. I get a kick out of it in other people's gardenstwee fairy abodes, a face attached to an oak tree like a huge Mr. Potato Headbut in my own garden, plants are serious business and there is no time for whirly birds or bunnies sporting blazers.
Hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) is an invasive, aquatic weed that can be found in many slow-moving fresh water bodies in California. The plant forms large mats that can crowd out native plants, restrict water flow, and interfere with boating and fishing.
Hello All, I just wanted to give a little update on the 2024 DG Colt Challenge. This is our fifth year completing this program. There are 19 youth from 14 counties in California and Southern Oregon.
Update on Novel Ant Control Method in Citrus (MyAgLife in Citrus, Episode 828) Recently, the Citrus Research Boards, IPM Entomologist, Ivan Milosavljevi?, Ph.D., was a guest on Episode 828 of MyAgLife in Citrus, where he provided an update on on a novel method of ant control in citrus.
We miss the late Robbin Thorp, 1933-2019, distinguished emeritus professor of entomology at UC Davis, who co-authored Bumble Bees of North America: an Identification Guide (Princeton University Press, 2014).
Hello Santa Cruz 4-H Community! I am pleased to make your acquaintance. I am the 4-H Regional Program Supervisor for Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara Counties. I will be assisting in the area heavily while Julie is out of the office.
