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ANR in the news September 1-15

September 30, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Nine local nonprofits selected for training program (Imperial Valley Press) Sept. 12 The Imperial County Local Health Authority Commission Wednesday identified nine local nonprofit organizations that have been selected to participate in capacity building training over the next several months.
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Stanislaus County: Article

UC Almond Short Course

September 30, 2019
UC Almond Short Course November 5-7, 2019 Plan to join us for this integrated orchard management short course featuring UC faculty, Cooperative Extension specialists and farm advisors, and USDA researchers who will provide an in-depth, comprehensive class on all phases of almond culture and producti...
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Teucrium cossonni majoricum. Photo:Native Sun Nursery
The Backyard Gardener: Article

Germander: Lowly but Lovely

September 30, 2019
One of the first gardening books I ever purchased was Sunset magazine's book How to Grow Herbs, published in the early 1970's. Though it had great information on cultivation and harvesting, what really drew me in was the use of herbs in landscaping.
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Sesame Flower
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Open Sesame

September 30, 2019
Sesamum indicum flower The Black Sesame Plant It's time! I just went out to the garden and harvested my Black Sesame Seeds. I'm excited that the plant did great in my vegetable garden this year. It was super easy to grow. The seeds are pretty expensive so, the money I'll save is wonderful.
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Glenn County: Article

Glenn County 4-H October & November 2019 Roundup Newsletter

September 30, 2019
Attached is the 4-H RoundUp for the months of October & November 2019. This issue has information on upcoming events, updated Calendar of Events for 2019-2020, county-wide projects and much more! Or you can visit the website at http://ceglenn.ucanr.edu/Glenn_County_4-H_Program_286/Newsletters_839/.
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Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Why celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

September 30, 2019
By Ricardo A Vela
The purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15October 15) is to recognize the contributions and vital presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States.
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giant tumbleweed
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Giant Tumbleweeds Eat Victorville

September 30, 2019
By Ben A Faber
A new species of gigantic tumbleweed once predicted to go extinct is not only here to stay -- it's likely to expand its territory. The species, Salsola ryanii, is significantly larger than either of its parent plants, which can grow up to 6 feet tall.
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HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

When to Remove Garden Monterey Pines

September 30, 2019
Advice from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program for Contra Costa County When to Remove Garden Monterey Pines Client's Request:I live in El Sobrante near the San Pablo Reservoir. On August 8th PG&E had a tree crew come to prune trees away from the power lines.
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ANR Adventures: Article

Design Thinking

September 29, 2019
By Wendy Powers
I didn't get as much done las week as I had hoped. I had planned to find some time during the conference to sneak away and check some items off my 'to-do list.' I couldn't find a session I could or wanted to miss.
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