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The Backyard Gardener: Article

Growing Roses from Cuttings

June 27, 2022
If you have an older rose that you wish to duplicate it may be possible to start a new plant by taking a cutting. The technique is not difficult, although some types of roses respond better to this method of propagation than others.
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Master Gardener Training Program Announcement

June 27, 2022
By Anne E Schellman
Our 2022 Master Gardener class is newly graduated! Twenty-one devoted individuals took weekly classes for 6 months and learned about: Soils and fertilizers Basic horticulture and botany Growing fruit and vegetables Water wise and sustainable landscaping Gardening for pollinators Integrated pest mana...
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 06-27-2022

June 27, 2022
Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 06-27-2022" ET Report 06-27-2022 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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Wyethia spp. Mule Ears
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Ya Hear What I’m Saying?

June 27, 2022
I frequently see different species of Mule's Ears while I'm on my hikes. Wyethia species plants are known as Mule's Ears. This genus is named after Nathaniel Jarvis Wyeth, an early explorer that lived from 1802-1856. He was also known to help create the ice industry.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Fact sheets help guide programs with equity lens

June 27, 2022
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The 4-H Program Leaders Working Group has published a series of fact sheets titled Thriving with an Equity Lens. While the fact sheets are written for 4-H professionals, the information is applicable to all of UC ANR's work with communities.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Which Way HLB/ACP?

June 27, 2022
By Ben A Faber
From: Cressida Silvers CA Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program ACP/HLB Grower Liaison Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties 805 284-3310 (phone or text) ACP/HLB Resources New and improved CDFA Citrus Division website: https://www.cdfa.ca.
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Spill the Beans: Article

Garden Ergonomics

June 27, 2022
by Bob Niklewicz PT MG Whether you are a Budding Gardener or an Old Sage, the wonderful experiences we feel from the enjoyment of developing our garden should not be painful ones.
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William Hambleton
ANR Employee News: Article

In memoriam: William Hambleton

June 24, 2022
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
William Bill Hambleton, UCCE farm advisor emeritus passed away on May 26 at age 94. He began his UC ANR career in 1966 as a UCCE farm advisor and worked with 4-H youth in Madera County. He subsequently became director for UCCE in Madera County, and then director for UCCE in Fresno County.
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