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2019 Salmon Festival.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

2020 Salmon River Festival

November 13, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
This weekend would have been the annual Stanislaus River Salmon Festival in Knight's Ferry. Last year, the UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardeners had a booth during this fun and creative festival.
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Always wash your hands before and after harvesting, and wash you produce in running water to mitigate a potential risk. Photo: Evett Kilmartin
From Soil to Science: Article

How smoke and ash from wildfire may impact food production

November 13, 2020
A summer of smoke and ash in many parts of California has raised questions about the safety of produce growing on farms and in the garden, eggs laid by chickens who peck around in ash-laden areas, and remediation needed to safely and effectively grow food in the future.
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avocado stem damage frost
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Frost in Your Future?

November 13, 2020
By Ben A Faber
Protecting Avocados from Frost and Then What The long-range forecast for no or little rain in Southern California. A dry winter often means a cold winter. A winter when frost and freeze can occur - https://www.californiaavocadogrowers.com/sites/default/files/greensheet-pdfs/Greensheet-Nov-2-2020.
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Salvia greggii, Ellen Michels

Sun-Loving Plants for a New Paradise

November 13, 2020
It has been two years since the Camp Fire destroyed most of the foothill community of Paradise. In the years since, residents have been steadily returning to reclaim their town.
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Raking fallen leaves. (pixabay)
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Turn Those Fall Leaves Into Soil Enriching Compost

November 12, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
Leaves are falling now, covering lawns and yards with carpets of brown, gold, yellow, red and orange. For some gardeners, fall means a lot of extra work in raking up and disposing of the fallen leaves.
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