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photos by Kathy Gunther
Under the Solano Sun: Article

It's Not a Violet!

June 17, 2022
In my research on African Violets, I have found so many wonderful other members of the Gesneriad family! The one that really has caught my eye are the Streptocarpus . The genus is native to Central, Eastern and Southern Africa, including Madagascar and the Comoro Islands.
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This is a male trapdoor spider, a new species from the genus Promyrmekiaphila. Youths are invited to suggest names for this species in a contest to take place at the Bohart Museum open house on June 25. (Photo courtesy of the Jason Bond lab)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Bohart Museum/AAS Open House: Youths Invited to Name a New Species of Spider

June 17, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
One of the activities at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house, "Eight-Legged Encounters," set from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 25, will be a "Name-That-Spider-Species" contest, open to students 18 and under. The focus: a male trapdoor spider, a new species from the genus Promyrmekiaphila.
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Pale green plant with light purple flowers.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

A Lavender Experience Workshop

June 17, 2022
By Anne E Schellman
Lavender has been used for centuries for many purposes. Lavender flowers can be found in bath salts, teas, baked goods, oils, and other products. This workshop is an exploration of the history of lavender and it's uses, and tips for how to grow it successfully in your garden.
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avocado rocky hillside
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Plant Fast, Die Fast

June 17, 2022
By Ben A Faber
There's a lot of new trees going into the ground, both citrus and avocado. Especially avocados are getting tucked into lots of little corners. There's money to be made and maybe there will be in the future.
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