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UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera Counties: Article

From Volunteer to Employee

March 19, 2018
I first heard about UC CalFresh while I was volunteering with a local organization. They had a booth at a community event and I learned so much about what the program does for Fresno County.
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What's that Weed? And What Does Herbicide Damage Look Like?

March 19, 2018
By Ben A Faber
Plant-out-of-place photo galleries: http://wric.ucdavis.edu/photo_gallery/photo_gallery.htm http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/weeds_intro.html Horseweed - Conyza canadensis Herbicide treatment table for citrus: http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r107700411.
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Now Is the Time for Making Cuttings.

March 19, 2018
There are many ways to propagate plants, but the method I want to share is asexual propagation. With this method, which does not rely on seeds, you duplicate a plant by rooting a cutting from it. For some species, it is the best way to maintain them.
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HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

Grape Problems: Flowering and Production

March 19, 2018
Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Client's Request. I live in mid-County. I have a controller that waters regularly, but not a lot (once a week deep watering). The grapes don't get as much sun asthey could.
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ANR Adventures: Article

Fun facts, continued

March 18, 2018
By Wendy Powers
Ready for more fun facts? Recall that the sense of taste and the sense of smell are tightly related. Skeptical? Try the following at home. Obtain a bag of Jelly Belly jelly beans, mixed flavors.
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