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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Just Grubbin' Around

April 17, 2019
Shoveling isn't usually my idea of fun, but after months of rain, I was so excited to get into the garden and start prepping the raised vegetable beds for spring and summer.
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Spring 2019

April 17, 2019
Limiting Screen Time; Screen Free Activities; Why Do We Need to Limit Screen Time?
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 04-15-2019

April 17, 2019
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 04-15-2019" ET Report 4-15-19 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Division...
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Easter Egg Hunt 2019

April 17, 2019
It's time for our second annual Easter Egg hunt! Can you guess which pests laid the eggs pictured below? These pests may already be hiding in your backyard or garden. Leave a comment with your guesses.
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UCCE Sonoma: Article

Rx Grazing School

April 17, 2019
By Stephanie R Larson
Working landscape ecosystems provide benefits to the landowner and to all life forms living or passing through that land. Neighbors benefit with open viewscapes, to clean water and air, and carbon sequestration from well-maintained working landscapes rangelands, grassland, and open space.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Learning About Nitrogen Management

April 17, 2019
By Ben A Faber
Nitrates are water soluble and do not adhere to soil, so they may leach during irrigation. California growers can download a new series of publications summarizing efficient nitrogen management practices from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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Master Food Preservers San Bernardino County: Article

Low Acid Preserving: A heaven sent time saver

April 17, 2019
Do you make jams and jellies? Have you put up fruit in jars? Have you shelf-preserved pickles? With a little work, these foods allow you to have items on hand for desserts, snacks, condiments, snacks and sauces. Just those are pretty handy, no? Are you into food/meal prepping, i.e.
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