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photos by Launa Herrmann
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Flower Petals Fit for a Party

December 14, 2021
It's that time of year again when most of the flowering plants in our gardens no longer bloom. However, I feel blessed to count on those that make a showing sometime between fall and winter. The Camellia sasanqua is one of the faithful.
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Lindcove orchard in full color
ANR Adventures: Article

Out and about

December 14, 2021
By Wendy Powers
I left the garage and had a chance to get out to see our programs! I have been in Davis regularly for the last 5 months and even traveled for work a limited amount.
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Livestock & Range: Article

Mushroom poisonings - a danger to cattle?

December 13, 2021
By Gabriele U Maier
The atmospheric river event in October of 2021 followed by mild temperatures in northern California turned many grasslands green but may have also resulted in advantageous growing conditions for many types of mushrooms.
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This was part of Extension apiculturist emeritus Eric Mussen's office, ready to be moved. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Eric Has Left the Building

December 13, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Remember when, following an Elvis Presley concert, an emcee would announce "Elvis has left the building"? That was to signal that Elvis would not be returning for an encore. Since then, "Elvis has left the building," has served as a catchphrase for not only music celebrities but for retirees.
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Red and white Poinsettia plants
UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Holiday Season Brings Poisonous Plants into the Home

December 13, 2021
By Lauren L Snowden
During the holiday season many plants, cut flowers and flowering bulbs are used as decoration and given as gifts. Many of these items can be poisonous to both humans and pets with long-term negative effects to one's health.
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UCPath upgrade complete; clear browser cache

December 13, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UCPath was successfully upgraded over the weekend and is back up and running. For the best user experience after this upgrade, please clear your browser cache before logging back into UCPath.
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photo by Kathy Low

Dwarf Alberta Spruce

December 13, 2021
Besides poinsettias, during the holidays I like decorating my home with living Christmas trees. Unfortunately the past couple of years the big chain retailer I regularly shop at only carried large living Christmas trees, which I ended up buying and decorating as my annual Christmas tree.
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