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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Soil Taxonomy Keys

February 3, 2023
By Ben A Faber
The Keys to Soil Taxonomy, 13th edition, has been posted to the USDA, NRCS website. The Keys to Soil Taxonomy provides the taxonomic keys necessary for the classification of soils in a form that can be used easily in the field.
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This photo is of a camouflaged very difficult to see Corydalis hemidicentra growing in SW China.
Landscape Horticulture Updates for Southern California: Article

Tricky Plants That You May Never See!

February 3, 2023
By Janet S Hartin
What do Fritillaria devlavayi plants and chameleons have in common? Think evolution and ensuring their survival for years to come. If you thought about their ability to camouflage themselves, you're right! Plants have a will to live similar to humans and other animals.
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Sticky-monkeyflower. Brent McGhie
The Real Dirt: Article

Planting for Pollinators

February 3, 2023
Winter is a great time to plant a native pollinator garden. Pollinators are the buzzing, flying creatures responsible for the formation of many of the fruits and vegetables that we humans love to eat.
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The newly launched Crowdfunding site for the UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day looked like this early today.
Bug Squad: Article

UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day Officials Launch Crowdfunding Site

February 2, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you'd like to support the 12th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, set Saturday, Feb. 18 on the UC Davis campus, you can do so in memory of a loved one--or to honor a friend or family member--by accessing the newly launched crowdfunding site.
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Give Your Garden Some Love! February Gardening Tips

February 2, 2023
By Skylar Peters
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than to show your garden a little love? February means it is time to start planning and preparing your spring and summer garden.
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Contra Costa County Cooperative Extension: Article

51st Quad-County Walnut Institute

February 2, 2023
University of California Cooperative Extension 51st Quad-County Walnut Institute February 28, 2023 * 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center, Evelyn Costa Assembly Room 2 2101 E. Earhart Ave.
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The UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day will showcase 11 museums or collections. (Photos by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day: Crowdfunding Underway

February 2, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Crowdfunding is underway for the 12th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, a major all-volunteer project hailed as a "Super Science Day." The event, set Saturday, Feb. 18, will showcase 11 museums or collections on campus. It's free and family friendly.
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Not through Feb 20, 2023 SNAP can be used for hot foods in select counties including San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara
Healthy Youth, Families, and Communities: Article

Severe winter storms, power outages, and CalFresh Food

February 2, 2023
By Shannon Klisch
It has been several weeks since we experienced flooding and power outages in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties but that doesn't mean that everything is back to normal. Many people experienced power outages and damage from flooding.
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