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Winter has finally arrived in the north state! Winter temperatures can pose a threat to the fruit and foliage of citrus, as well as other succulents, tender perennials, tropical and subtropical plants. The most common type of frost in California is referred to as radiation frost.
If you were fortunate enough to attend the free Zoom lecture of Clair Saywers, presented by the American Horticulture Society, you would have been inspired by her depth of knowledge, experience and passion for her lifelong study and practice of horticulture.
The 2024 California Plant and Soil Conference will be held Feb. 6-7 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Fresno. The conference is organized by the California Chapter of the American Society of Agronomy and UC Cooperative Extension.
Can a praying mantis catch a monarch? Yes, it can. And yes, it does. It was Sept. 14, 2013. As I approached a Vacaville supermarket, I noticed pink lantana blooming furiously near the entrance, and then, a familiar-looking butterfly quietly sipping nectar. "Ah, there's a monarch," I observed.
Highlights: Upcoming Events CANCELLED: the Dec 10 Growing Avocado Trees in the Home Orchard Workshop is postponed until next year Sign up now for the Rose Care 101 Workshop on Sat, Jan 13th. Details and registration link included in the attached newsletter and on our website.