Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

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Tender plants are covered in tulle to protect against bird damage
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

April 2023: A Year in the Garden

August 25, 2023
Located in a corner of the Indian Valley College Organic Farm and Garden, the MMG Edible Demonstration Garden was created in 2016 by Marin Master Gardeners in collaboration with IVC to build knowledge and provide hands on experience in organically growing a variety of edible plants.
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Time spent monitoring and caring for plants in an organic garden can be very satisfying.
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

June 2023: Gardening Organically

August 25, 2023
Its often the desire to avoid pesticides that makes organically grown produce especially appealing. Pesticides can be a health risk not only for consumers, but also for those who grow, harvest, and distribute food crops...
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Planting begins with a tray full of seeding mix. A pencil is a handy tool for pushing seed down to the right depth.
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

September 2023: Starting With Seeds

August 25, 2023
All the annual edibles in the Demo Garden, with a few exceptions such as potatoes and garlic, started as seeds. Planting seeds is a year around activity for garden volunteers...
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Mortar and pestle for grinding acorns.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Original People of California’s Historical Use of Native Plants

August 25, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
Over thousands of years, the indigenous people of California used native plants in myriad ways for food, medicine, shelter, spiritual ceremonies, clothing, tools, and basketry. Some continue to practice the traditions, skills, and customs of their ancestors today.
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UC Davis Occupational Health Services. Elevate laptop to eye level with a stand or stacks of books. Bring laptop close enough to see without tilting your head forward. Use an external keyboard & mouse; if not possible, use a stand to angle the laptop keyboard. Support neutral elbow postuer with armrests or cushions.
ANR Employee News: Article

New online ergonomic self-assessment tool available

August 25, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
A new online ergonomic assessment tool is now available to ANR staff from Risk & Safety Solutions. The online self-assessment tool evaluates each employee's workstation ergonomics and provides virtual guidelines on improvements that could be made.
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UC Subtropical Newsletters Archived

August 25, 2023
By Ben A Faber
A new one just came out, and you can read even more if you want by digging into 20 years of the archives. Read them here: https://ceventura.ucanr.
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