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Entomologist Marlin Rice, who interviews "living legends" for the American Entomologist, a publication of the Entomological Society of America (ESA), uses a question-and-answer format in his popular Legends' column to connect with and draw out his subjects.

Happy winter fellow gardeners, I hope this message finds you well! Last summer we asked Stanislaus County residents to take a quick survey if they have taken one of our classes, visited our booth at a local event, or spoke to us on our Help Line regarding a gardening question.

What do wildfires, near hurricane-force Santa Ana winds, debris flows, hailstorms, and King Tide storm surges all have in common?

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Your peripatetic blogger has been in the desert for the last month enjoying all the beauty that the desert provides. A favorite spot that keeps drawing us back is Joshua Tree National Park. The stark beauty and vastness of the over 800,000 acres casts a mystical spell.

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Dear Colleagues, UC ANR and UC leaders are working to understand how changing federal policies will affect university programs and operations.

Image: "urban farming," by Elizabeth Lloyd on Flickr, CC BY 2.0. Growing food in urban and peri-urban environments has many documented and diverse benefits, including enhancing food sovereignty and building community.

Image: "urban farming," by Elizabeth Lloyd on Flickr, CC BY 2.0. Growing food in urban and peri-urban environments has many documented and diverse benefits, including enhancing food sovereignty and building community.