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Three UC Davis-affiliated communication specialists won a total of six writing or photography awards in a global competition hosted by the international Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Life and Human Sciences (ACE).

Reposted from the UC Berkeley News Outdoor environmental education can be a game-changer for many children, especially urban dwellers who have limited access to open space or school-based science classes.

Sitting on my front porch, thinking about ideas for my monthly blog, I became entranced by the hummingbirds visiting my salvia. Thirty minutes later, I started researching how to attract more of these mesmerizing birds to my garden.

Youth ages 9-12 will have an opportunity to learn what it means to be sustainable through fun activities in a virtual summer camp. The camp will be held July 20-24th, with campers meeting online daily from 10-11:30 a.m. The camp is free of charge, but pre-registration is required.

THE VEGETABLE GARDENER'S GUIDE TO PERMACULTURE by Christopher Shein This is very much a how-to approach to permaculture practices and principles. It is a great companion to GAIA'S GARDEN with specific and concise information about methods, plants, processes.

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This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, UC Master Gardener and KUCI Staff Host Sally Richards will interview fellow MGs Debra Koskof and Deb Ringler to let you know ways to lure your kids away from the electronics and get them out into the garden! This show compliments another show we a...

First grow more artichokes than you and your neighbors can eat! No, really, this is where the story of our friend Dick (1921-2003) comes in; Dick was born and raised in San Francisco just off Broadway and Columbus and was a fine cook.

What's wrong with my rose?! There is a section of this rose bush where the new spring leaves are small, yellowed and odd shaped. The shoots are stunted and narrow. Also, malformed flower buds are present. This is a typical symptom of phytotoxicity.

In This Edition: Fresno County 4-H Leaders Council & Committee Meetings, Pg. 2 Leaders Council, Pg. 2 CCLS (Community Club Leaders) - Need to Know!, Pg. 2 Community Club Leader Year-End Reminders, Pg. 3 County 4-H Office Temporary Closed, Pg.