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By David Layland, U. C. Master Gardener of Napa County For gardeners like me, it's a dangerous time of year to walk through a nursery. It's bare-root cane berry season and there is so much to choose from.

After a dry beginning to the season wheat growers might be trying to decide how to proceed with their nitrogen fertility program.

Fruit Tree Winter Pruning Workshop By Kim McCue UCCE Master Gardener Pruning can actually be done throughout the year, depending on the plant and the desired result.

The success of a garden is normally identified by plentiful crops of tomatoes and squash or the beautiful display of vibrant thriving flowers, shrubs or trees. However, a school garden's true success is dependent on the rich experiences and education students receive.

The Ventura County Cattlemen's Association publicly thanked UC Cooperative Extension and other organizations for their support during the devastating wildfires of late 2017. In the space of 12 hours, the Thomas Fire ripped through vital grazing land that cattle rely on for their daily feed.

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Applications are being sought for the Western Extension Directors Association (WEDA) Awards of Excellence.

Are you surprised to see aphids on some of your plants this time of year? With the current mild temperatures in California, aphids may continue living and reproducing in some locations this winter, with female adults giving birth to live young every day.

I think short weeks just means the same cumulative effort put into full weeks gets crammed into fewer days. I know many are putting the finishing touches on their merit and promotion packages or their annual reviews. I suspect this took a chunk out of the weekend for some.

Wow, woolly whitefly covered with waxy, curly filaments , Aleurothrixus floccosus.