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Figure 2. Plots exemplifying different levels of wild carrot control within trials at wild carrot flowering in mid-August. Note the many mature plants in 0% control (check treatment), with a second cohort of later-germinating plants in full flower.
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Wild Carrot Control in Non-crop Sites

December 11, 2022
By Gale Perez
Wild carrot, or Queen Anne's lace, is a widespread and difficult to control nuisance weed across most of western Oregon.
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COVID-19 testing requested after winter break, self-tests provided

December 9, 2022
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
To help avoid an increase of COVID-19 cases at work after the winter holiday, we are providing every UC ANR employee with a COVID-19 antigen test kit (2 tests) to take home with them to use after the break. Test kits are being shipped to every ANR location during the week of December 12-16.
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UC Cooperative Extension Trinity County: Article

Cloverleaf December 2022

December 9, 2022
This issue contains: Upcoming Trinity Co 4-H Events Favorite Foods Day 2022-2023 Council Meetings 2022 Achievement Day Awards Korson Coulter Memorial Scholarship 2023 4-H STEM Challenge 2023 State 4-H Youth Summits Article on Trinity Co Fair & Meat Product Evaluation
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mulch effect on plant growth dead

Beware the Allelopathy of Juglone?

December 9, 2022
By Ben A Faber
What is allelopathy? Allelopathy literally means death to others. In its simplest sense, allelopathy is the ability of one plant species to affect the growth of another through their chemical exudates.
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Boulders and deergrass stabilize the slope slope and provide pleasing visual variety.
The Real Dirt: Article

Creating a Rain Garden in Your Home Landscape

December 9, 2022
Whew! At last we are getting some serious rain in the North State this season. We all agree that rainwater is preciousso why do we try so hard to move it off our property? On city and suburban lots, we channel rainwater from roof gutter downspout to street gutter storm drain as directly as possible.
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Franz and Bowie under the Rainbow. photo by Melinda Nestlerode
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Where Have All the Rainbows Gone?

December 9, 2022
As a child in California, rainbows were a common occurrence during the winter. We had plenty of rain. California was the bread basket of our country; our primary source for tomatoes, almonds, grapes, cotton, and dozens of other products.
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