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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

What are exotic and invasive pests?

July 16, 2024
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes
Exotic and invasive pests threaten California's natural environments, agricultural production, structures, landscapes and gardens. Exotic pests are organisms introduced into an area beyond their natural range and become pests in the new environment.
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What I grow

July 16, 2024
By Stephen Dampier
I grow Hot Hot Hot peppers including: Carolina Reapers Red Ghost Peppers aka Bhut Jolokia Habanero Rocoto Serrano I have other peppers I grow but they vary depending on my mood. Sweating is good. Hot peppers are fantastic for sweating. Therefore I Love Hot Hot Hot Peppers.
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IGIS: Article

ESRI User Conference 2004 in San Diego - Day 1

July 15, 2024
By Shane T Feirer
The first day of the 2024 ESRI User Conference was filled with exciting announcements and innovative stories of Conservation and GIS. With around 21,000 attendees in San Diego and an additional people joining virtually, the energy and enthusiasm were palpable.
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The resident crab spider nails a honey bee, as another bee continues to forage in the lavender. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Saga of the Spider and the Bee

July 15, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
(Continued from the July 13th Bug Squad) Our resident crab spider, family Thomisidae, appears to be an extremely poor hunter. She waits, camouflaged in the lavender patch, as bees buzz around her. They dart away when she lunges at them.
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photo by DJ Andriessen
The Savvy Sage: Article

Revival of a Garden

July 15, 2024
In 2012, Delta Elementary Charter School (DECS) teachers and the Administration in Clarksburg decided to write a grant to use the money to create a learning garden dedicated to a past principal, Don Fenocchio.
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