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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Hispanic Heritage Month Happenings

September 14, 2021
By Lauren L Snowden
UC Agriculture and Natural Resource (UC ANR) and the UC Master Gardener Program are joining the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, From Sept. 15 through Oct.15, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated nationally to acknowledge Latinos' contributions and vital presence in the United States.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

What's Inside a Flower?

September 14, 2021
Being an inveterate Children's Book lover, I'm always on the lookout for a new children's gardening book that really piques the imagination, engages the senses, offers solid information and just soars.
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Listen Up To "Succulents" on In The Garden Radio

September 14, 2021
Learn about their care, maintenance, propagation, and choosing pots for them. You'll hear tips for working with all kinds of varieties of succulent plants in the garden, in pots, and for special projects. Learn more and listen to "In The Garden" radio show podcasts.
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Contra Costa County Cooperative Extension: Article

Vertebrate Pest Council - Virtual Series Sept 28 - 30

September 13, 2021
Target Specialty Products Presents The Vertebrate Pest Council Virtual Workshop Dont miss this opportunity to learn about methodologies and concepts involving human-wildlife conflicts and vertebrate pest problems COST: $30.
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SJC and Delta Field Crops: Article

Delta Rice Armyworm Season Wrap-up

September 13, 2021
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
I have been trapping armyworms in Delta rice since 2016, in collaboration with my colleague in the Sacramento Valley, Luis Espino. Monitoring involves scouting for worm damage like leaf feeding or panicle injury and deployment of pheromone bucket traps that catch the moths.
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