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UC Master Gardener Program of Riverside County: Article

Garden Views, 2019.10 - Oct 2019

July 7, 2020
The cover story is about the remote Desert Help Line. A series honoring blue badge members is initiated. MG activities that are covered include IPM training, school gardens, and Gold Miners work with the Soboba Foundation. Features include nature walking with llamas and hiking in Big Bear.
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Small and Organic Farm Advisor: Article

The Heat is On: Soil Solarization

July 7, 2020
By Margaret G Lloyd
The days are long and the temperatures are high. This is a great time to solarize the soil in the Central Valley as a way to manage annual weeds and improve the growth of fall crops.
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Entomologist Jeff Smith curates the 500,000 Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) collection at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, UC Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Bohart Museum Sets 'Virtual Moth Open House Night'

July 7, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
In commemoration of National Moth Week, the Bohart Museum of Entomology is planning a Virtual Moth Open House from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 25. The Bohart Museum will live-stream the free open house on Facebook.
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 07-06-2020

July 7, 2020
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 07-06-2020" ET Report 07-06-2020 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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Mom and I, Run To Feed The Hungry in Sac (family photos provided by P. Pashby)
Under the Solano Sun: Article

A Love for Gardening

July 7, 2020
Like many of you, Mother's Day triggers many fond memories of my childhood and the deeper friendship that evolved with my Mom over the years once I got over my rebellious teen phase. I dearly miss my Mom, but also celebrate her spirit with the love I developed for gardening.
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