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Citrus Mealybug Moving in Central Valley

June 8, 2022
By Ben A Faber
Citrus mealybug has been increasing issue in the San Joaquin Valley in last 3 years. It has been reported from Kern, Fresno, Tulare, and Madera counties in the past years. It is a hemipteran pest that feeds on plant sap, reducing tree vigor and affects yield.
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Feather Grass in a home landscape with golden leaves next to a walkway
UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Invasive Beauties Can Be Deceiving

June 7, 2022
By Melissa G Womack
Humans love anything new and different, and that includes plants for their garden. In the past, when bringing plants into California from other places, people had no idea this could cause environmental problems.
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Peter's Sunflower Paver. photo by Betty Victor
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Sunflower Paver

June 7, 2022
I had an unsightly place in my backyard where the four fences came together. At one time, I had wooden planter boxes growing herbs and flowers. But over the years the planter boxes finally gave away, and I forgot about that corner.
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