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The public tends to blame habitat loss and pesticides for the declining butterfly populations in the Western United States. But climate change, aka global warming, may be an equal, if not more, of a factor.

New book shows how California has led the nation in farm sales since 1948 and explores future challenges "California Agriculture: Dimensions and Issues" by the Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics details the past, present and future of many of California's major agricultural commodities, i...

Nasturtium By Alissa Bright UCCE Master Gardener Nasturtiums Tropaeolum majus /Tropaeolum minor Planting Area: USDA zones 2-11 Size: Parasol leaves grow to 6 in diameter, while majus vines can sprawl up to 20'. Minor stems are more compact and bushy; ideal for pots.

Banksea Rose By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Lady Banks Rose Scientific Name: Rosa Banksiae Planting Area: Sunset zones 4-24 Size: 20 feet or more if allowed Bloom Season: Early to late spring Exposure: Full sun or light shade Pruning needs: Depends on placement, at least annually...

Apricots By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Prunus armeniacum Size of Tree: 6 to 35 feet high, depending on rootstock Bloom description and season: Apricot blossoms have five bright white petals that can sometimes be tinged with pink. Blooming time is in the spring.

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VEGETABLE CROPS AND IPM WEBINAR GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH SHOWS PROMISE FOR SPINACH GROWERS GROWERS REFINE DATE PALM IRRIGATION WITH UC ANR RESEARCH DRIP CURBS DOWNY MILDEW IN SPINACH GREETINGS FROM THE IPM ADVISOR VIRAL DISEASE ON LETTUCE IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES WEBINAR SAVE THE...

Making Broth By Carol Michael, UCCE Master Food Preserver It is cold and gloomy outside. We need something to brighten our days. What do you recommend? Nora S., Paso Robles A favorite activity is preparing chicken bone broth. Make a stockpot or slow cooker full.

Guava Trees By Andrea Peck UCCE Master Gardener Guava Tree Psidium guajava Planting Area: Full Sun, USDA Zones 8-11 Size: up to 20' in height Bloom Season: Fall Fruit Season: Fall/Winter Exposure: Sensitive to frost/freeze. Pruning Needs: Yearly. Water Needs: Medium.

Have you ever thought about participating in 4-H at the state level? There are twelve state level committees that 4-Hers, ages 14-19, can apply to participate in.