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Woodsorrel, the shamrock-like plant in the foreground pictured in December, is a perennial herb that is not native to California. Some people like its yellow flowers in the spring, but it can be invasive. (Photos: Jeannette Warnert)
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: Dec. 22 - Jan. 4

December 22, 2023
A wide variety of citrus fruits brighten winter gardens and winter menus this month. Tasks Control cool-season weeds before they mature and go to seed. Plants planted last spring and fall may need water if rainfall has been inadequate.
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The winter sun is much lower than in summer, as seen in this November photo of redwoods. Laura Lukes
The Real Dirt: Article

Light in the Winter Garden

December 22, 2023
We in Northern California are fortunate to live in a climate that enables us to garden all year. Our moderate temperatures enable many vegetables to grow through the winter, and at most lower altitudes, frosts are rarely severe enough to kill resistant plants and vegetables.
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Sowerwine named SFS Strategic Initiative leader

December 21, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Sowerwine has accepted the position of leader for the Sustainable Food Systems Strategic Initiative. She has been a UC Cooperative Extension specialist in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy & Management at UC Berkeley since 2014.
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A monarch caterpillar munching on milkweed in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

'Most Delicious Poison': A Must-Read Book

December 21, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
A deadly secret lurks within our spice racks, medicine cabinets, backyard gardens, and private stashes, writes evolutionary biologist Noah Whiteman, author of the newly published book, Most Delicious Poison: the Story of Nature's Toxinsfrom Spices to Vices (Little, Brown Spark).
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Mackenzie Patton
ANR Employee News: Article

Names in the News

December 21, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Patton named UC IPM advisor for Central Sierra Mackenzie Patton joined UCCE on Dec. 4 as an area integrated pest management advisor for the Central Sierra. She serves El Dorado, Amador, Tuolumne and Calaveras counties.
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Article

2024-1st Quarter INTERNAL Merced Master Gardeners Newsletter

December 21, 2023
Happy Holiday Wishes from Delores and the newsletter team! Attached is our "Internal- Just for Merced Master Gardener Volunteers" newsletter featuring photos and news of our Public Workshops (Fall and upcoming Spring), Field Trips, Garden Tips and more! Included in this newsletter are: Request for v...
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