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Beware the Allelopathy of Juglone?

December 9, 2022
By Ben A Faber
What is allelopathy? Allelopathy literally means death to others. In its simplest sense, allelopathy is the ability of one plant species to affect the growth of another through their chemical exudates.
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Boulders and deergrass stabilize the slope slope and provide pleasing visual variety.
The Real Dirt: Article

Creating a Rain Garden in Your Home Landscape

December 9, 2022
Whew! At last we are getting some serious rain in the North State this season. We all agree that rainwater is preciousso why do we try so hard to move it off our property? On city and suburban lots, we channel rainwater from roof gutter downspout to street gutter storm drain as directly as possible.
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Franz and Bowie under the Rainbow. photo by Melinda Nestlerode
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Where Have All the Rainbows Gone?

December 9, 2022
As a child in California, rainbows were a common occurrence during the winter. We had plenty of rain. California was the bread basket of our country; our primary source for tomatoes, almonds, grapes, cotton, and dozens of other products.
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UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Article

December 2022

December 8, 2022
33rd ANNUAL FALL DESERT CROPS WORKSHOP REPORT ALFALFA AND FERTILITY NEEDS THE CORN LEAF APHID, Riopalosiphum maidis (Ftich) IN THE LOW DESERT NOVEMBER 2022 CATTLECAL NEWSLETTER UPDATE SAMPLES WANTED FOR RESEARCH ON LETTUCE FUSARIUM WILT FLYER IMPERIAL VALLEY CIMIS REPORT AND UC WATER MANAGEMENT RESO...
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