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Migratory monarchs in a Vacaville pollinator garden filled with Mexican sunflowers (Tithonia rotundifola). (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

What's a Group of Butterflies Called?

October 18, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
What's a group of butterflies called? A kaleidoscope, swarm, or rabble. If you've ever had a kaleidoscope in your childhood and admired the swirling colors and patterns, you know that's an appropriate name.
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laurel wilt stages
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Avocado Survey for Ambrosia Beetle

October 18, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Oct 10, 2024 Dr. Paul Rugman-Jones is collaborating with University of Florida researchers on a project called, "Sustaining avocado production in the face of the lethal laurel wilt disease".
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Mulch your winter garden to nourish the soil and prevent weeds. (Photo: Vicki Moore, CC by 2.0)
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: Oct. 18 - 24

October 18, 2024
The weather profile remains dry and drought conditions may continue through the fall. Tasks Monitor rainfall and adjust water accordingly to keep soil moist for new plantings. Put organic mulch around permanent plants to conserve water and prevent weeds.
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A garden of roses grown in containers creates a pleasing entry to this home in Kyoto. J.C. Lawrence
The Real Dirt: Article

Home Gardens in Japanese Cities

October 18, 2024
The past two columns in this space have focused on the formal gardens of Kyoto, and some ideas that can be borrowed from them for use in our own home gardens.
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Nutrition Policy Institute: Article

Expanded Shopping Options Needed to Improve WIC Participants’ Shopping Experience

October 17, 2024
By Danielle Lee, Celeste Felix, KC Fiedler, Lorrene D Ritchie
Policy Brief • October 2024 • Download PDF (305 KB)What is the Issue?The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides supplemental food, nutrition education and referrals to over 6.7 million U.S. women, infants and children with low-income, who are at nutrition risk…
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Aggie Enterprise status update

October 17, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues, I would like to take a moment to update you on the status of our Aggie Enterprise system support and address some additional challenges that we've encountered. Your feedback and collaboration continue to be vital as we work to stabilize and enhance our operations.
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