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Sedges have edges Rushes are round, Grasses have nodes all the way to the ground.-author unknown. A little over a year ago we had our front yard re-landscaped and were given the plan.

So, you're sitting in your backyard, enjoying some sunshine (sun break!) on the first day of the year, and you hear a bumble bee buzzing in your Madrone tree.

Keep your garden tools in top shape with these care and maintenance tips, tailored for gardeners.

Keep your garden tools in top shape with these care and maintenance tips, tailored for gardeners.

Nematologist Adler Dillman of UC Riverside will present the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology's first seminar of the year at 4:10 p.m., Monday, Jan. 8 on "Nematode Parasitism of Insects with Toxic Cardenolides." His seminar will be in Room 122 of Briggs Hall and also will be on Zoom.

La reunin anual de ciencia de produccin de fresa de Extension Cooperativa de la Universidad de California tomar lugar en ZOOM el 14 de febrero de este ao. El linque de registrarse se encuentra aqu: https://na.eventscloud.

Una razn ms para adoptar cultivos sustentables Los productores de trigo de California podran mantener el nivel de sus producciones y mejorar la salud de la tierra al mismo tiempo, si cultivan el trigo de temporada anual que no les requiere labrar la tierra ao con ao.

by Laurinda Ochoa During our cold and wet winter season, many native birds and pollinators rely on plants to provide both food and shelter. Some easy-to-grow winter-blooming native plants that provide pollen, nectar, and shelter are Manzanita, Ceanothus, Toyon, and Silktassel.

by David George Do you have one or more native oak trees in your yard or would like to plant one? Our local oaks are magnificent and important trees to the Contra Costa ecosystem. They deserve to be treated with respect and care.

by Robin Mitchell Potatoes are a fun and easy crop to grow at home, with relatively few pests and diseases.