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Fall, September 2024, Issue 009...

by David George There is a crispness in the air, which means that autumn is right around the corner. Fall also marks the time when the growing season comes to an end across most of the US.

by Greg Letts So, you have harvested the last of your tomatoes and peppers for the year. Now what? Lets start with dispelling the myth that your veggie beds need to rest. Your vegetable beds don't need to rest during the off-season. In fact, it's much better for your soil to stay active.

by Anne Sutherland In our big, vibrant county, Spanish is spoken in nearly 30% of households. As most of you know, English is typically spoken at our talks, Farmers Market tables, and in our videos...

by Anne Sutherland Varios de nosotros enseamos clases prcticas y apoyamos jardines en programas escolares y comunitarios y en eventos especiales en todo el condado. Recientemente tuvimos un puesto en la Plaza Todos Santos en Concord para el Festival Latino, celebrando el Mes Hispano.

by Hedwig Van Den Broeck In this fall issue of News to Grow By, were diving deeper into creating fire-resistant landscaping for Defensible Space Zone 1, also known as the Lean, Clean, and Green Zone, which extends 530 feet from your home.

Wed like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued interest in our program. Your passion for expanding your knowledge in horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscaping practices inspires us every day.

In this issue: Weed Management in Corn...

We spent a most enjoyable week in Victoria, British Columbia this July. Our Airbnb was an old converted church called The Fernwood Church, owned by a French-born artist. There are articles online regarding its restoration. Upon arrival, I was immediately captivated by the eclectic garden.

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