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Nut Crops: Article

Pistachio Water Management Workshop July 7th

June 15, 2022
ADVANCES IN PISTACHIO WATER MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP Date: July 7, 2022 Location: International Agri-Center 4500 South Laspina Street - Tulare, CA 93274 Online Registration Link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=37579 CEU credits pending approval. Nutrient management 0.
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common ground
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Communicating Soils

June 15, 2022
By Ben A Faber
Community Education Specialist A Fresh Soil Health Resource https://soillife.org/ In 2015, a group of graduate students at the University of California, Davis attended a hearing on California's Healthy Soils Initiative.
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A jumping spider eyes the photographer. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

For the Love of Spiders, Head Over to UC Davis June 25 and June 28

June 14, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
You love spiders and other arachnids, right? You've cleared your calendar for Saturday afternoon, June 25 and Tuesday night, June 28 to attend the free UC Davis programs, correct? Of course, you have! You love spiders! Yes? No? Well, maybe you just...umm...
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Mangaves. photo credit Jeanine McAnaney
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Mad about Mangave

June 14, 2022
Mangave are a fairly recent phenomenon. An exciting hybridization of Agave and the former genus Manfreda. (Manfreda is now considered part of Agave) In 2005, Tony Avent and Carl Schoenfeld coined the term x Mangave to describe two plants growing at Yucca Do Nursery in Texas.
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Nemesis honey dark blue – a low maintenance perennial.
Garden Notes: Article

Low Maintenance Plants for Seniors and Busy Homeowners

June 13, 2022
One of the main things that many seniors and younger homeowners have in common is the desire to have a well-cared- for landscape around their home. Another shared desire is to have a low maintenance garden, but for different reasons.
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Taraxacum officinale (dandelion)
Garden Notes: Article

The Power of Weeds

June 13, 2022
Let's get the definition of weeds out of the way first because to dwell on it sets the tone for undesired negativity. Commonly and simply, a weed is a plant growing where it is not wanted. Weeds have special qualities giving them such power. Understanding those qualities, we can harness their power.
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Leaves and flowers unfurling
Garden Notes: Article

From the Garden

June 13, 2022
The earth turns, seasons change. Once again I watch with awe and delight as my garden comes alive after a short Central Valley winter nap.
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April – Abiotic Disorder - Powdery Mildew on Roses
Garden Notes: Article

Spring Garden Chores

June 13, 2022
Spring is here. That time of renewal and joy as we wander our gardens and take stock of what works and what needs a tune-up. April Ideas ONE Check all of the sprinklers and drip lines to be sure they are working properly and not wasting water.
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Garden Notes: Article

Drought Tolerant vs. Drought Resistant Gardens

June 13, 2022
As a new homeowner in San Joaquin County and a recent graduate of the Master Gardener program, I am interested in ideas that can help me design a garden with low water requirements and low maintenance plants.
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