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On Presidents' Day my daughter pruned the roses at our house. I was looking at them this morning and the buds have clearly started to grow out. What caught my eye, however, was how the buds began to grow in response to the pruning. I thought it was a good illustration on how plants respond to cuts.

As the 2020 growing season approaches, California growers, PCAs and handlers will have new regulations to take into consideration. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced new requirements for handling paraquat (paraquat dichloride).

They came, they saw, they learned. And in some cases, they conquered--they conquered their fear or avoidance of insects.

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The UC California Naturalist (CalNat) Program is seeking nominations from across the University of California System for a Lead Scientist.

By Leslie Stevens UCCE Master Gardener Bearberry Cotoneaster Cotoneaster dammeri Planting area: Sunset zones 2 -24; USDA Hardiness zones 5 - 10 Size: Approx.

Isn't it amazing how you can pass by something on a daily basis and never pay any attention to it but then once you do, all of a sudden you start to see that thing everywhere? That's my relationship with Happy Wanderer (Hardenbergia violacea).

The University of California invites employee comments on a proposed revision to Presidential Policy Business and Finance Bulletin G-28: Travel Regulations.

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Californians are struggling to afford adequate housing and food, yet little is known about the intersection of individuals and families experiencing both housing and food insecurity.