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Thriving Forward: Article

Meet 4-H Club President Eva

November 6, 2023
By Matthew R Rodriguez
Recently I [Matt] had a chance to interview 4-H youth member Eva who is also this year's 4-H club president for Franklin in Sutter County. The following are Eva's responses to my questions.
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HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

Bundle Up! Winter's Coming! - Preparing for Frosty Temperatures

November 6, 2023
By Help Desk Team
Note: We are running this previously published article because it's important to be ready to protect sensitive plants. Don't get taken by surprise! It's time to get ready for cold winter temperatures and to start preparing protection for citrus trees and other frost-sensitive plants.
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Spill the Beans: Article

Warmup for Fall Gardening Tasks

November 6, 2023
Fall is upon us, but the work continues in the garden. In the spring and summer months, warming up is almost as easy as walking out the door and letting the sun shine on you. Warmup is as simple as walking through the garden and looking at what needs to be done.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI researchers present at American Public Health Association 2023 annual meeting

November 5, 2023
By Danielle Lee, Brianna Aguayo Villalon
Nutrition Policy Institute researchers will present at the American Public Health Association 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo . The conference brings in over 1,000 sessions, centered on creating a healthier nation by working together to overcome social and ethical challenges.
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Before you plant, make sure it’s not invasive

November 4, 2023
Several decades ago, I went hiking on Mount Tamalpais with the mother of a good friend. She handed me a burlap bagreason unknownand off we went. I soon found out why she wanted me to carry a bag.
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A tiny monarch egg, about the size of a pin head. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Food for Thought and Food for the Monarchs

November 3, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Is tropical milkweed, Asclepias curassavica, a "bad" plant? Should Californians pull it from their gardens? No, say many scientists, including Hugh Dingle, professor emeritus of entomology, behavior and evolution at UC Davis. Professor Dingle is an internationally known expert on animal migration.
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