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Under the Solano Sun: Article

A Night-Time Visitor

January 13, 2023
4 AM. I'm awoken again, the second time this week, by a fairly close Hoo-hoo hoo-hoo Hooo Hooo. It's our night time visitor calling from the towering eucalyptus trees that are just on the other side of our backyard fence. I wonder if he or she is looking for a mate.
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San Benito County: Article

Pancake Breakfast Committee Meeting Tuesday

January 12, 2023
Hello 4-H families, We invite a member from each club to participate on the pancake breakfast committee meeting on Tuesday, January 17th by zoom. Julie Katawicz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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A flooded backyard in Elk Grove, Calif. following exceptional amounts of rain in January. Taking steps to improve drainage and reduce water damage following flooding is crucial to the health of your plants and lawn. Photo credit: Erica Schroepfer, used with permission.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

How to Care for Flood and Water-Damaged Plants

January 12, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce, Melissa G Womack, Missy Gable
[Originally published on the UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog on January 10, 2023] Proper irrigation and drainage are critically important for the health of plants and trees.
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IGIS: Article

GIS & Data Workshops for Spring 2023

January 12, 2023
By Andy Lyons
The IGIS Team is pleased to share our workshop schedule for Spring 2023. Workshops are the best part of our 'trilogy' of strategic goals - research, technical projects, and training - because this is where we get to share the tips and tricks we pick up every day.
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UCCE MG Calendar-Sacramento. photo by Kathy Low
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Vegetable Gardening Guide and Calendar

January 12, 2023
I seldom buy calendars because I receive so many free ones sent to me by various organizations. The one exception is the past few years I've been purchasing the annual Gardening Guide and Calendar issued by the UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento County.
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Wildflower mix including California poppies, Cream cups, Goldfields, and Baby Blue Eyes. Photo by Robin Mitchell
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Now Is the Time to Plant Natives in Your Garden!

January 11, 2023
With the start of the rains in the Bay Area (thank goodness), this is a good time to incorporate native plants into your garden. There are so many possibilities between California native annuals and perennials.
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