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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

October Garden Tip - Hello Fall!

September 30, 2024
By Barbra Braaten
October is here, and with it comes a mix of warm days and cool nights. As the seasons change, prepare your garden for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Here are some friendly and supportive tips to help your garden thrive this October, no matter where you are in the Golden State! 1.
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Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

What's that Smell?!

September 30, 2024
By Michael Jaquez
When it comes to animal housing, manure management requires thought and consideration. Much of this decision depends on the size of the operation, species of animal, and the overall goals of your farming practices.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Names in the News

September 30, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Palta named first UCCE specialist based at UC Irvine Monica Palta joined UC ANR on Sept. 1 as a UC Cooperative Extension specialist in urban water quality, health and justice. She is the first UCCE specialist to be based at UC Irvine.
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Show ’N’ Tell” dahlia photo by author
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Finding an English Garden in Northern California

September 29, 2024
I've been eager to satisfy my appetite for English gardens since visiting the Cotswolds region earlier this year. Fortunately, one doesn't need to travel to the U.K. to experience such a place. We have a great example in Northern California.
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Nineteen members of the Nutrition Policy Institute flank the framed resolution in the roof garden of UC Office of the President in Oakland.
ANR Employee News: Article

Celebration Corner

September 29, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Niederholzer named Certified Crop Adviser of the Year in Western Region Western Region Certified Crop Advisers named Franz Niederholzer, a UC Cooperative Extension orchard systems advisor, their 2024 Western Region Certified Crop Adviser of the Year.
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