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Figure 1. Post-harvest in an almond orchard one month after harvest. Micro sprinklers have started the germination of some winter weeds such as filaree and annual bluegrass. While tough to control (semi-) perennials such as threespike goosegrass and Italian ryegrass remain after this year’s management program.
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Increase your return on investment with post-harvest orchard weed scouting

November 11, 2019
By Gale Perez
Why scout for weeds? While weeds are present in every orchard, there is variation in the weed species composition and density from orchard to orchard. Scouting for weeds is the basis for a good Integrated Weed Management (IWM) plan.
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Bed Bugs at various stages
HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

Bed Bugs Winning?

November 11, 2019
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program in Contra Costa County Updated Situation: Bed bug encounters are on the rise in California.
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Calif Rare Fruit Growers (crfg.com)
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Unusual and Uncommon Fruits in the Garden

November 9, 2019
By Susanne von Rosenberg, U.C. Master Gardener of Napa County After you have been gardening a while, you may want to branch out and try growing more unusual plants. Being successful with less common plants requires more knowledge and research. Experience helps, too.
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Glenn County: Article

Glenn County 4-H Needs Coats for Kids!

November 8, 2019
GLENN COUNTY 4-H NEEDS COATS FOR KIDS! Its getting chilly outside and the Glenn County 4-H needs your help! Some members of our community are in need of some warmth this winter.
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UC 4-H Program of Tuolumne County: Article

November 2019 Tooter

November 8, 2019
In this issue: -Central Area Youth Summit -Drive Thru Dinner -Updated PDR...
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Colusa County: Article

November 2019

November 8, 2019
Book of the Month Lasagna Gardening Ornamental Plant of the Month Vermillionaire Firecracker Plant Edible Plant of the Month Chard Recipe of the Month Autumn Harvest Salad with Pomegranates Events Second Saturday at the Library - November 9 Garden Chat - November 26 Wreath Workshop - December 7...
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Love the Enemy

November 8, 2019
Driving through Canada was quite beautiful and since we were on vacation, we stayed on rural roads, mostly in the Rockies. The first thing that struck me was the beautiful orange-red hue of the distant hills very widespread and quite striking. We immediately wondered what plant it was.
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