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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

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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Figure 1. Burndown activity can be seen quickly after application of many contact organic herbicides.
DAT = days after treatment.
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Organic herbicides for weed control in urban landscapes

March 26, 2023
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Weed management in landscaped areas can be challenging. Weeds may need to be controlled for public safety, fire reduction, aesthetics, and elimination of harborage for other pests.
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ANR Employee News: Article

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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Monarch on milkweed (dnrt.org)
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Plant milkweed, the Monarchs will thank you!

March 25, 2023
Spring is in the air and it is time to plant milkweed for the Monarch butterflies. Milkweed (Asclepias) provides food for the butterfly larvae, and its flowers provide nectar for the other pollinators in our area.
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