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By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County When I first moved to Napa 14 years ago, autumn rains arrived fairly reliably around the middle of October. As we are all painfully aware now, autumn rains have been starting later and laterand sometimes not at all.

Marijohn Bledsoe, a UCCE community education specialist 2 for the UC Master Food Preserver Program, passed away in Modesto on Oct. 31, 2019. She was 46. Bledsoe joined UCCE in the Capital Corridor in 2016.

California's drought and bark-beetle infestation killed more than 129 million trees between 2012 and 2016 in the Sierra Nevada. But amid the devastation stood some survivors.

Upcoming Events Veterinary Science (SPIN Project) New Year Enrollment 4-H Handbook for Families Club Reporters Officers Training County Fashion Revue Emerald Star Opportunity Around the County and Beyond - 4-H Happenings Want more opportunities for 4-H events beyond the County?

Dear members of the Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council, On Tuesday, November 26th, the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. The location will be at the County Agricultural conference room at 1432 Abbott St. in Salinas.

This is the most recent news about the status of Huanglongbing and Asian Citrus Psyllid in the San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura areas, as well as links to activities in the state.

An alley of sage plants; an area devoted to California natives; a courtyard plaza for reflection and relaxation; raised beds for vegetables; arbors and trellises covered with berry and grape vines.

They know their insects. Ask them a question about insects and entomologists, and odds are, they'll come up with the correct answer. And quickly. They've already won three national championships and are gearing up for a fourth.

Aaron Nelson, UCCE livestock advisor emeritus, passed away on Oct. 14, 2019, in Clovis. He was 85. Nelson grew up on a small farm in Texas until the age 7, when his family moved to the San Diego area. At age 11, his father gave him a newborn calf to raise, which sparked his interest in livestock.

Now that the mornings have become chilly, it's that time of year to start snuggling up with some good gardening books.