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Background White water fire (Bergia capensis) was found in September of 2023, by the Butte County Agricultural Commissioner's office in a rice field in Butte County. The weed was identified by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA.

I almost passed up an opportunity to visit Hudson Ranch and Vineyards with a group of my Master Gardener friends. Thankfully, good sense and curiosity prevailed and I made the trip.

As you look out at your very soggy garden on these winter days, it is normal to dream of future projects. Perhaps you want to revive that old, raised bed with the low soil level. Or you would like to have an easier job of weeding under your rose bushes.

I love crafting and decorating. I also love nature and being around plants. So, when I can combine my two loves, life is even better. I am not a florist, but I have picked up some tips over the years. Some of the best, have been from other Master Gardeners.

Growing your own plants from seed has a lot of advantages: more variety, less cost and getting a head start on the growing season are just a few. Practicality aside, it's just plain miraculous to grow plants from seeds.

Last year during the 12th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, visitors to the California Raptor Center, 1340 Equine Lane, off Old Davis Road, marveled at all the hawks and owls held by the trainers. News flash: This year, at the 13th annual Biodiversity Museum Day, set Saturday, Feb.

Cover Crops in Rice - Field Demonstration Day Thursday, February 29, 2024 10:00am 12:00pm Staten Island, 23319 N.

On Jan. 9, 2024, the California Department of Public Health updated its COVID-19 Isolation Guidance, Testing Guidance, and the State Public Health Officer Order.

Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is my favorite weed to eradicate. In my experience, it's one of the easiest pernicious weeds to get rid of! I've eliminated this perennial grass at more than half a dozen organic community garden plots and paths in the past couple decades.