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Garden Notes: Article

St. Joseph's - Jerry Roek Memorial Garden

December 14, 2020
Baby, it's cold outside! The winter, though mild when comparing the season with the rest of the country, further complicates life for those facing hunger, food scarcity, and food insecurity. For our community, the St. Joseph's-Jerry Roek Memorial Garden addresses hunger and food insecurity.
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Garden Notes: Article

There's More to Moss Than Meets the Eye

December 14, 2020
Moss. Friend or foe in the garden? It depends. Moss on a rooftop is not a welcome site for a homeowner. For some gardeners, moss is a delicate plant that provides serenity and beauty in a landscaped garden.
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Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers: Article

Beautiful Gift For Anytime!

December 14, 2020
By William Loyko Jr.
A few years ago our daughter gave us a few bottles of infused olive oils. They were really beautiful. Many of us love making and receiving a personal hand made gift. With this gift it provided me the opportunity to explore what can be used to infuse flavors into olive oil.
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ANR Employee News: Article

In memoriam: Vonny Barlow

December 14, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Vonny Barlow, former UC Cooperative Extension entomology and crop production advisor in Riverside County, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 9 from a massive heart attack after being transported to a Palm Springs hospital. He was 55.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Jan. 15 last day to update tax information

December 14, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UCPath begins processing W-2s in late January. To ensure the information on your W-2 is complete, accurate and reaches you, please take the following steps by Jan. 15, 2021. Verify your personal email and home address in UCPath online.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

HLB Breakthrough

December 14, 2020
By Ben A Faber
Paul Schattenberg 210-859-5752 paschattenberg@ag.tamu.edu Texas A&M AgriLife researchers have made a discovery that will help combat fastidious pathogens, which cost U.S. agriculture alone billions of dollars annually. Kranthi Mandadi, Ph.D., inspects a grapefruit for citrus greening.
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

The Christmas Cactus

December 14, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
The poinsettia remains the most popular of the holiday plants, but a healthy Christmas cactus in full bloom is also a great indoor plant this time of year.
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Project Board News: Article

Project Board COVID-19 Guidance

December 13, 2020
By Kit Alviz
We have received a few questions about how to report clientele contacts given UCCE has switched to primarilyonline direct Extension activities or indirect Extension activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Still Time for Daffodils.

December 12, 2020
By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County For spring cheer, few flowers are better than daffodils or, more correctly, Narcissus. When I first planted a bunch of Narcissus in my front yard, neighbors started calling my house the happy house.
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