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I enjoy the beauty, creativity, accomplishment, exercise, and sense of community that come with gardening. While I'm not as young as I used to be, I managed pretty well until recently, when I fractured my back.

Winter is a season of flavorful bursts. The dinner to warm and nourish, a breakfast of eggs plucked from perhaps your own hens' laying boxes, dishes prepared with carefully preserved vegetables and fruits (talking about YOU, Master Food Preservers!).

(Reprinted from 2021) Maintaining 27,000 trees and planning additional plantings is no small task.

January, February and March can be cold and blustery. Hopefully there will be at least one pleasant day each week so these few winter chores can be accomplished without rain gear and/or three layers of clothing.

More and more home gardeners are discovering the joys of raising backyard chickens. Beyond the delight of harvesting fresh eggs at your doorstep, there's an added bonus top-notch fertilizer for your garden.

The Super Bowl is a time of excitement, camaraderie, and of course, indulging in delicious snacks and meals. As you gear up for the big game, it's crucial to prioritize food safety to ensure that your Super Bowl party is not only enjoyable but also free from potential health risks.

The Bohart Museum of Entomology recently hosted an evening open house to engage and inform UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology biologists on how to streamline their efforts at all stages of their research, from collecting insects and arachnids to using the Bohart specimens.

The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy BFB-BUS-50: Controlled Substances Use In Research and Teaching.

VCRCD is now accepting applications for SWEEP & HSP Block Grant Programs! It's finally here!!! Agricultural operations can receive up to $200,000 for approved practices.

Alcea rosea is commonly known as a hollyhock. They are in the Malvaceae family. Hollyhocks need a spot in full sun that receives about 8 hours a day. They are typically annual or bi-annual plants, with some varieties being perennials.