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Summer crisp (Batavia) (johnnyseeds.com)
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Lettuce be thankful for year round lettuce

April 15, 2022
By Yvonne Rasmussen, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Did you know you can grow lettuce year-round? Generally, lettuce is considered a cool-season crop but some varieties are adapted to warmer weather. With a few tricks, you can keep them cool for year-round harvesting.
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Monterey County: Article

4-H Leaders Council meeting April 19, 2022

April 15, 2022
Dear members of the Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council, On Tuesday, April 19th the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. The meeting will be held at 1432 Abbott St, Salinas. All 4-H families are invited to attend and take part in the councils discussion and planning.
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D. Indian walking stick egg.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Easter egg hunt 2022-- ANSWERS

April 15, 2022
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Below are the answers to our 2022 virtual Easter Egg hunt! How did you do? Brown widow spiders, a relative of black widow spiders, have egg sacs which are cream colored and spikey, compared to western black widow egg cases which are smooth.
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Wet soil with several small worms present.
The Backyard Gardener: Article

Tubular Invasion

April 15, 2022
Blessed with good soil, I usually grow all of my vegetables in the ground, but this year I was tempted to create a raised bed for strawberries with space for some vegetables too.
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passionfruit
Topics in Subtropics: Article

There's More to Passionfruit than Meets the Eye

April 15, 2022
By Ben A Faber
Passionfruit and Dragonfruit Growers Pest Control Workshop From: Jonathan H. Crane, Tropical Fruit Crop Specialist and Jeff Wasielewski, Commercial Tropical Fruit Agent April 19, 2022, Time 10AM-12PM - 1.
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ground squirrel hole
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Vertebrates in Avocado Orchards

April 15, 2022
By Ben A Faber
April 20 (9 - 11 AM) Seminar/Webinar Topic CE Units Available Speaker & Topic: Rebecca Barboza, California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Speaking on Mounain Lion ecology, general facts, status in California, CDFW policies, and conflict prevention.
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Defensible Space, Cal Fire
The Real Dirt: Article

Be Firewise with Fire Resistant Landscaping

April 15, 2022
Fire is a normal part of the natural environment in California, so if you live in the wildland-urban interface (WUI), it's not so much a question of if, but of when your home will be exposed to wildfire.
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