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A feral or wild bee colony in a fig tree in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, southern Kenya. (Photo by James Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Feral Bee Colony in Kenya: Nothing Short of Incredible

March 27, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
"EVERYTHING that colonies do when they are living on their own (not being managed by beekeepers) is done to favor their survival and their reproduction, and thus their success is contribution to the next generation of colonies. And I mean everything.
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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Article

Spring 2023

March 27, 2023
A Visit to Several Family-Owned Nurseries in Solano County Preservation Pointers: A Culinary Herb Garden Butterfly "Flying and Floating" in My Garden Meet Susan Ellsworth, Director of the UCCE Capitol Corridor The Last Vegetable Garden-Villandry Warm Season Vegetable Gardening in Containers Master G...
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UC Riverside image of fruits
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

April 2023 Library Classes - Growing Citrus

March 27, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
Did you know? Citrus trees are the most popular fruit trees grown in California. Learn the best time to plant and prune, how to manage pests, and other tips to help you successfully grow your own delicious fruit. Join us to learn more about citrus at a local library location near you.
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Especialista hablando con un granjero acerca de los método de riego
Blog Verde: Article

La sequía genera daño emocional

March 27, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Expertos de UC ANR abordan el tema en la revista Water Resources IMPACT Cmo prepararse para una sequa prolongada, es el tema de un artculo, en ingls, titulado Trauma, ayuda y solidaridad que aborda el dao emocional que genera la sequa crnica para todos los residentes del oeste del pas, pero especial...
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New permeable walkway, shade structure and garden bed in old turf grass area
Spill the Beans: Article

Reasons to remove your lawn

March 27, 2023
by Melody Kendall With ongoing drought in California and world-wide climate change issues, water conservation has become a very important topic in our area. One of the ways to conserve water in your landscape is to reduce or remove your lawn and replace it with a more water friendly option.
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photos by Kathy Low
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Surface Sowing Pink Celery Seeds

March 27, 2023
I am a long-time vegetable gardener who starts her plants from seeds. But for the vegetables I normally grow, I never had seeds that needed to be surface sowed.
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Sierra Foothill REC seeks research proposals

March 26, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The UC Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center is soliciting proposals from April 1 to May 12 to support new and continuing research on rangeland and oak woodland ecology and management, beef cattle health, production and management, as well as related agricultural and natural resource themes...
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