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Learn home fertilizing in spring for Alameda County gardens. Soil testing, plant analysis, organic vs. inorganic fertilizers, and timing tips.

Learn home fertilizing in spring for Alameda County gardens. Soil testing, plant analysis, organic vs. inorganic fertilizers, and timing tips.

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So rain is greatas long as it doesn't cause problems like increased iron chlorosis, root rot, snails, erosion, too many weeds, etc., etc., etc, And now we are seeing more anthracnose. This disease is not normally much of a problem in dry California.

The Haven was created in 2009: we celebrate our 15th anniversary this year. I joined the garden in 2012 and was tasked with creating an outreach and education program. Tours, social media pages, classes, and this blog soon followed.

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With technology advancements such as ChatGPT, Google Bard and other artificial intelligence (AI)-driven platforms, there's growing enthusiasm within our community to leverage these tools and integrate them into the university context.

The multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis, has a bad reputation. There is a common myth online that this lady beetle (ladybug) is invasive and aggressive, which can sometimes lead to people killing these beetles.

General outlook After a brief spike in temperatures over the last few days, with highs in the low to middle 80s F, a more unsettled and cooler pattern will return for the coming week, including a chance of localized rain showers on Saturday.