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Garden Notes: Article

Fall Foes: Pests, Weeds, and Diseases

September 10, 2024
The fall season is a time of transition, marked by vibrant foliage, cooler temperatures, and the gradual shift from the growing season to dormancy. While this period offers a respite from the intense summer heat, it also presents unique challenges for gardeners and farmers in San Joaquin County.
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Sacramento Tree Foundation
Garden Notes: Article

The Value of Oaks

September 10, 2024
Wherever you go in California, you are likely to see oak trees. They are so common that we might take them for granted, but once we learn about the extensive contributions they make to wildlife, people, and our environment, it's hard to look at them in the same way.
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A Western tiger swallowtail, aware that a territorial bee is about to attack, raises its tails to ward off the intruder. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Battle Between a Butterfly and a Bee

September 10, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
So, here you are, a newly eclosed Western tiger swallowtail, Papilio rutulus, eager to sip some nectar from a Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifola, in a Vacaville garden. It's a warm, windless day, and you're anxious to score, score, score.
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 09-09-2024

September 10, 2024
Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How to Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 09-09-2024" ET Report 09-09-2024 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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Monterey County: Article

4-H Leader's Council Meeting September 17th, 2024

September 10, 2024
Dear members of the Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council, 4-H Leaders Council meeting is scheduled for September 17th at 7pm. The location will be the Ag Conference center at 1432 Abbott st, Salinas. All 4-H families are invited to attend and take part in the councils discussion and planning.
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The Savvy Sage: Article

Revival of a Garden Water Woes

September 10, 2024
Maintaining a garden irrigation system is essential for keeping your plants healthy and your garden flourishing. One common issue that gardeners may encounter is a leak or damage to PVC pipes in the irrigation system.
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photos by Nanelle Jones-Sullivan
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Dwarf Purple Heart

September 10, 2024
By now you have heard of purple tomatoes, and you've probably heard of heart-shaped tomatoes, but have you heard of the Dwarf Purple Heart tomato?
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Mode of Action of Sefina

September 9, 2024
By Mark P Bolda
With the recent Section 18 permit to use Sefina insecticide for control of lygus bugs in strawberry, a number of growers and PCA's have approached both of us concerning the mode of action of Sefina, of which the active ingredient is afidopyropen.
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