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UC Master Gardeners of El Dorado County: Article

Central Sierra: To Prune Tomatoes or Not to Prune Tomatoes

August 19, 2025
Understanding the when, why, and how of pruning tomatoes for the best yield To prune or not to prune tomatoes, that is a question that backyard tomato growers need to answer for themselves. Growing strong, healthy tomato plants increases the chance of getting a large crop of delicious tomatoes. The…
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Just a Kiss? Kissing Bugs in Summer

August 19, 2025
By Marco Metzger, California Department of Public Health
This article covers kissing bugs (also known as conenose bugs). They are an occasional summertime insect pest of sparsely-inhabited rural or suburban areas.
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Think Georgia Produces the Most Peaches? Think again!

August 19, 2025
By Robin E Martin
Preserve It! Peaches!  Don't Hesitate to Buy Loads of Fuzzy Peaches (in season!)  Have you noticed that fresh peaches have more fuzz than peaches in grocery stores? Before peaches are sold in grocery stores, some of the fuzz is removed to make it more appealing. It is thought that too much fuzz on…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Think Georgia Produces the Most Peaches? Think again!

August 19, 2025
By Robin E Martin
Preserve It! Peaches!  Don't Hesitate to Buy Loads of Fuzzy Peaches (in season!)  Have you noticed that fresh peaches have more fuzz than peaches in grocery stores? Before peaches are sold in grocery stores, some of the fuzz is removed to make it more appealing. It is thought that too much fuzz on…
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Invasive Shothole Borers: Page

2025 Invasive Shothole Borers - Fusarium Dieback Symposium

 2025 Invasive Shothole Borers – Fusarium Dieback Symposium📅 September 23, 2025📍 In-person or Online (via Zoom)🔗 Register here: surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=46775About the SymposiumDesigned for land managers, arborists, and other professionals whose work includes tree health and/or pest…
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Siteimprove

Siteimprove is a combination SEO, Accessibility, Quality Assurance and Digital Certainty Index reporting tool for all UCANR.edu sites. By measuring these items, you can improve engagement, accessibility, and fix a number of items that affect the quality of your site.How to get a basic report on your…
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Stanislaus County 4-H: Page

Stanislaus County 4-H Fall Start-up 25-26

Office Contact Information SheetIn Recruitment, 4-H Program RepresentativeJose Campos, 4-H Regional Coordinator4-H Front office Staff  Harvest Hall online CalendarHarvest Hall contact: 4-H OfficeName of Organization- “Stanislaus County 4-H/ Name of Club or event"  4-H Policies4-H Clover…
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