Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

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Plant trivia - try to name this plant
ANR Adventures: Article

Solstice week activity

June 18, 2018
By Wendy Powers
In between finishing up the merit and promotion packages, I did some gardening this weekend. My favorite plant on the property was in bloom.
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Roots, by Robert Williams.

June 18, 2018
When we look at a plant or tree, the bright foliage, tempting fruit or majestic stature might be the first thing we notice. But quietly humming along are the root systems that make all of these things possible. Most roots live below ground and are difficult to observe firsthand.
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UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera Counties: Article

Intern Reflection Series: Anna Miller

June 18, 2018
Fresno and Madera Counties' UC CalFresh Nutrition Education Program has a long-standing partnership with the Fresno State Dietetic Internship Program. This blog post is part of our Intern Reflections Series.
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UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Preserve The Summer Harvest

June 18, 2018
Preserve Your Summer Harvest By Rosemary Orr UCCE Master Food Preserver June in San Luis Obispo County is a wonderful time of the year to start preserving our summer's bounty of fruit. You are invited to join UC Master Food Preservers for their Introduction to Canning class.
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LISTEN: “Peppers” On In The Garden Radio

June 18, 2018
Bell, Thai, Banana, Cayenne, Italian, Sweet, Hot, Hotter, and HOTTEST! You name it! You can grow it. Know how you want to use your peppers and judge the variety using the Scoville scale. Even a sweet bell pepper has 100 Scoville Heat Units (SHUs). A TAM Jalapeno only has 1500 SHUs.
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The Biochar Blog: Article

Portable pyrolysis units

June 18, 2018
By Milton E Mcgiffen
Jose Aguiar forwarded me the link to Air Burners portable pyrolysis unit: https://airburners.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI97GkhvLd2wIV1H5iCh3ToA1SEAEYASAAEgJatfD_BwE I do not mean to promote their unit over others, rather mention how important portable units could become.
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Livestock, Range and Natural Resources: Article

Summer 2018

June 18, 2018
In this issue: News Briefs Recap: Forage Outcomes Know Your Thistles Wild Horses in California Virulent Newcastle Disease Druggie Chickens...
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Livestock, Range and Natural Resources: Article

Verano 2018

June 18, 2018
En este nmero: Noticias Breves Resultados de Forraje Conozca los Cardos Caballos Silvestres in California Enfermedad Virulenta de Newcastle Gallinas Drogadictas...
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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

A quick guide to identifying some pigweed species found in California

June 18, 2018
According to the CalFlora website (http://www.calflora.org/), 21 species of amaranths occur (to some extent) in California. While many are non-native, a few, including prostrate pigweed (Amaranthus blitoides) and Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri), are indigenous.
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