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New Soil Health Connection is posted. In this episode Sarah Light and Liz Harper interview Konrad Mathesius, UC Agronomy Advisor about biosolids. Biosolids are a less well-researched soil amendment.

Bougainvillea By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Nyctaginaceae Planting area: Sunset 5, 6, 12-17, 21-24 Size: 15-30 feet if not diligently pruned, depending on variety Bloom Season: Spring through Fall, year-round in some places Exposure: Full sun Pruning needs: At least yearly Water needs: Modera...

Lilies herald the beginning of summer. Their trumpet-shaped blooms come in many sizes, and many have a great fragrance. These late spring-blooming bulbs now come in shades of white, yellow, orange, pink, and red, every combination of these colors.

The University of California is offering a free webinar next week, July 15 at 11 AM, on Managing ACP and Citrus Growth Using Particle Films. Particle films such as kaolin/Surround are among the organic options for ACP management. The webinar is approved for 1.0 CEU.

Are caterpillars chewing on your cabbage? Aphids browsing your Brussels sprouts? Cucumber beetles snacking on your squash? Keeping insect pests from attacking your garden veggies can be a problem, but help is on the way: Just invite your neighborhood beneficials to the banquet in your garden.

This presentation covers the history and origin of succulents, their care and feeding, and propagation.

Dear 4-H families, We can meet in person again! please see the 4-H newsletter for COVID requirements. Our office is still working remotely. If you need to meet in person call me or email. I will make arrangement to met you at the 4-H office.

Reminder: the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is offering $22,774,000 through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

A 19th century nursery rhyme insists that little girls are made of "sugar and spice and everything nice." They're not, of course. And neither are butterflies always "pretty." They can be "pretty gross," according to a delightful children's picture book, "Butterflies Are Pretty...

Upcoming Events 4-H State Leadership Conference State Field Day - Participant Highlights 4-H Record Book/Forms YQCA-Training 4-H Scholarship Siskiyou Golden Fair - Updates Forever 4-H Siskiyou County Endowment Siskiyou County Cattlemen's Association 2021 Annual Tour...