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Nursery and Flower Grower: Article

Soil Mixes Part 2: Water and Air Porosity

February 13, 2019
By Steven A Tjosvold
Container soils must have the right balance of air-filled and water-filled pore space. This is especially important right after irrigation. I showed in the previous blog that field soils shouldn't be used in containers because they don't drain well and create a saturated root environment.
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UCCE Siskiyou: Article

The California Cattle Council SCCA BBQ

February 13, 2019
Join the California Cattlemen's Association on March 2nd and learn about the California Cattle Council Referendum and how you will make a difference by voting Yes, and returning your ballot during the voting window.
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Colusa County: Article

February 2019 4-H News

February 13, 2019
In this issue, you will find: Colusa County Fair entry dates and weigh ins County Presentation Day results Home Ec Review information Fashion Review information Cooking Craze information LEGO workshop information and much, much more!...
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Batik iris. Photos by Karen Metz
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Gratitude

February 13, 2019
I took advantage of a sunny afternoon to get out in the backyard. Everything was still quite soggy from the recent rains. There were several chores to accomplish. The grapevine needed pruning. I wanted to gather flowers to make some arrangements for the house.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Snake Oil, Horticultural Myths and Urban Legends from a Horticulturist

February 13, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Horticulture is the cultivation of plants as ornamentals or for the production of food. When things go wrong (plants grow poorly or not at all), horticulturists sometimes turn to products that can cure, revitalize, invigorate, stimulate or enhance the growth of their plant or crop.
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Carpenter ant on a wall.
Community Pest News: Article

Ants Attack! Part 1

February 12, 2019
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
It's cold out right now in Sacramento so we don't typically see many ants roaming around outdoors much. Indoors where it's warmer, can be a different story however. About a year ago, I started seeing a few random large ants wandering around my house.
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