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2024-25 UC Cooperative Extension positions announced

May 24, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues, It is with great pleasure that I announce that the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is continuing to support the research and extension needs of California through placement of new University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Advisor and S...
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Large black bee perches on purple flower.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Spectacular Salvias - Native Sages

May 24, 2024
By Anne E Schellman
If you ask me what the one plant you should plant in your garden is, my response would likely be salvia. A favorite of mine, technically, salvia is not just one plant, but a group of well over a hundred plants in the Lamiaceae (mint) family.
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UC ANR Forestry Advisor Mike Jones leads participants in a field class on oak woodland ecosystems. Credit: G.Dean..
Blog - Forest Research and Outreach : Article

Forest Stewardship Branches Out with California Tree School- Hopland

May 24, 2024
By Grace N Dean
5,000 acres of Mendocino County oak woodlands provided the backdrop for UC ANR's first California Tree School session on May 4, which saw 45 forest landowners, natural resource professionals, and students join the UC ANR Forest Stewardship team at the Hopland REC for this special educational event.
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Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

Sheep in the Vineyard?

May 24, 2024
By Michael Jaquez
Historically, farmers raised both crops and livestock because they are mutually beneficial.
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San Diego County Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

Sheep in the Vineyard?

May 24, 2024
By Michael Jaquez
Historically, farmers raised both crops and livestock because they are mutually beneficial.
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A combination of grow bags and other containers can be used to create a portable edible garden
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

June 2024: Growing Edibles in Containers

May 24, 2024
Maximizing the use of space to grow edibles is always a consideration in the Edible Demonstration Garden. Planting veggies in containers has proven to be an excellent way to expand the gardens growing capacity...
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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

African violets have babies!

May 24, 2024
I couldn't figure out why my African violets were losing their beautiful rosette shape. I kept snipping leaves in an attempt to restore the shape, but the leaves on my plants were getting more crowded. Then I learned that, as an African violet matures, it produces baby plants or pups.
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