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Enormous, ripe "Mortgage Lifter" tomatoes
Over the Fence (Alameda County): Article

Caring for Your Summer Tomatoes

July 15, 2024
Tomatoes are one of our most popular and best-loved garden plants, but they do have their needs. Because a tomato crop can be so deliciously rewarding, many of us are happy to devote extra energy to manage this wonderful crop. It's warm, and your tomatoes are growing, starting to flower and fruit.
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Justicia carnea flower photo by Keith Arrol
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Thriller

July 15, 2024
Early in June, we had the opportunity to visit the backyard of a friend who had lived in Fairfield for about fifty years. He is the only living, original owner left in his neighborhood. His space is shaded by a patio cover and multiple trees.
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July Family Fun at the Garden

July 15, 2024
Family Fun at the Garden July 20, 10 am Donna Critchfield demonstration garden Education Village 499 Marguerite, Williams Have fun with crafts and picking vegetables.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Estimating Avocado Water Requirement

July 15, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Satellite-based irrigation tools to manage irrigation water more precisely in avocado groves Ali Montazar, UCCE Irrigation and Water Management Advisor in San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial Counties The water requirement of a crop must be satisfied to achieve optimum potential yields.
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