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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

The Amazing and Versatile Cucumber

March 15, 2021
By Anne E Schellman
When asked about my favorite spring/summer veggie the answer was easy cucumbers. This humble green, and somewhat odd-looking vegetable, has graced my table, and my garden, for as long as I can remember.
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Spill the Beans: Article

Success with Cauliflower

March 15, 2021
by Rainer Hoenicke Master Gardeners of Napa County had a cauliflower seedling give-away last September.
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Snails and Slugs.

March 14, 2021
By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Snails and slugs never gave me trouble when I lived in the country because my hippie neighbors had a dozen ravenous geese that used to waddle over and gobble up the slimy little morsels.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Through the Garden Gate: Narcissus, Herald of Spring

March 12, 2021
Narcissus are the herald of spring, with their trumpet-shaped and brightly colored blooms, they are a sight for sore eyes, announcing the warmer days are coming. These early spring-blooming bulbs now come in shades of white, yellow, orange, pink, and green, many with combinations of colors.
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Monterey County: Article

4-H Leader's Council March 16th, meeting 2021

March 12, 2021
Dear members of the Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council, On Tuesday, March 16th, the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7 pm. The location will be via Zoom. See link below. All 4-H families are invited to attend and take part in the councils discussion and planning.
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Glenn County: Article

Register Today! 2021 Golden State Dairy Management Conference

March 12, 2021
A Virtual Event 2021 Golden State Dairy Management Conference Date: Thursday, March 25, 2021 Time: 1:00-4:50 PM Fee: $10; free with code Register today! Our speaker line-up includes University of California Farm Advisors, Specialists, and Dairy Faculty on topics relevant to California dairying.
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Stanislaus County: Article

How to Use the Weekly Water Use Reports

March 12, 2021
Hello: The University of California Cooperative Extension and the California Department of Water Resources have teamed up to provide Weekly Soil Moisture Loss Reports to agricultural water users. This is the first Weekly Soil Moisture Loss Report for the 2021 irrigation season.
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