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Rosie’s Corner: Late spring pests of roses

May 3, 2024
Wasn't April glorious? My roses have just been beautiful this year and I am so thankful! I found that they were slow to open this spring, but I moved several of them, so that could be one of the reasons why. Plus, the weather has been up and down, hot and then cold, sunny and then rain and hail.
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UC ANR Climate Corner: Article

Climate Change K-12 Education Resources

May 3, 2024
By Jill Santos
As a Climate Change Educator, I often grapple with the inherent challenges of my role, particularly the somber realities surrounding climate change.
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Colusa County: Article

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May 3, 2024
Ornamental Plant of the Month Margarita BOP Gardens I Have Visited Californias Newest State Park Gardeners Corner Spurge Recipe of the Month Indian Butter Chickpeas Garden Guide Safety Notes UC Master Gardener Giving Day, May 16 & 17!...
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UC ANR Climate Corner: Article

Benefits of Trees for Climate Change Mitigation

May 3, 2024
By Jill Santos
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now. Chinese Proverb What is your happiest memory that involves trees? Hopefully, most of those memories are positive. Trees provide a multitude of benefits that are hard to overlook.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

How Much Fruit is Up there?

May 3, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Old crop, new crop. What's up there in the trees? Are they big enough to sell? Is there a good set for next year? These are questions every avocado grower has every year, and often all year long. What is up there in the trees is confounded by what is called the "Avocado Illusion".
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