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This is a close-up of a monarch egg, taken with a Canon MPE-65mm lens. It is about the size of a pinhead. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

The Joy of Rearing Monarchs

August 10, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The monarch butterfly egg is oh-so-very-tiny but what an incredible work of nature! The intricate egg is about the size of a pinhead, 0.9mm wide and 1.2mm high. It's creamy yellow with narrow longitudinal ridges.
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Family units can visit nature together during the coronavirus pandemic.
Green Blog: Article

UCCE promotes nature as a way to improve wellness

August 10, 2020
By Jeannette Warnert
This is the second story in our #NationalWellnessMonth series. See the first story, Guidance for healthy eating at all ages. Many Californians' well-being has suffered after months of sheltering at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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From Soil to Science: Article

Poultry 101 for Backyard Poultry Enthusiasts

August 10, 2020
By Randi A Black
Congratulations on being a proud, new poultry parent! Like many other folks, you've likely found yourself with the time to take on this new parenting role due to the ongoing pandemic and desire to raise and grow your own food.
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Have Green Onions? Dehydrate them!

August 10, 2020
I like to use fresh green onions when I can, but if I am making a recipe and do not want to run to the market for green onions, dehydrated onions work great in a lot of dishes.
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Lettuce in a garden. (Pixabay.com)
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Sign up for Fall Vegetable Gardening Class Now!

August 10, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
Summer weather is still going strong, and so are tomato and other veggie plants. Believe it or not, it's already time to start planning your fall vegetable garden! In fact, some vegetables need to be started from seed very soon.
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Article

Public Safety Power Shutoff Online Survey - 3rd Reminder -

August 10, 2020
Hello- Please see the attached letter for information about "PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF (PSPS) ONLINE SURVEY". If you have already completed this survey, please disregard this reminder. We'd appreciate your participation in this project. Thank you.
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ANR Adventures: Article

The August heat is on

August 10, 2020
By Wendy Powers
Weeds must love heat because they are constantly ahead of me in our garden beds. This made for a gardening weekend. And it looks like our last Japanese maple bush is not going to be around next year. A couple of hydrangeas are failing as well. The sago palms and blue agave are thriving.
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Extensión Cooperativa del Condado de Monterey: Article

Clase de Compost - Agosto 13, 2020

August 10, 2020
Para inscribirse para la clase de compost porfavor de inscribirse en la encuesta: https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.
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