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Photo of wood chips in the garden.
The Savvy Sage: Article

Ask a Master Gardener

July 24, 2025
This series provides answers to selected questions recently submitted to the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County Help Desk.Question: What is the best kind of mulch to use in our garden? Should I be concerned about using mulch that would make our soil too acidic? Answer: When it comes to mulch material…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County: Event

SPECIAL EVENT - Peach Pickles

Aug 16, 2025

 Peaches simply say summer.  Preserve the bounty with us by making pickles with them at this in-person, hands-on workshop.Registration includes jars, lids, ingredients, peaches, resource material, use of UC Master Food Preserver equipment and of course awesome MFP help.You’ll learn how to…
UC Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County
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A drone and a worker bee. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey
Bug Squad: Article

A Great Day for Vacaville Kids to Learn About Bees

July 24, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 "Special treats" involving honey bees await those attending the Vacaville Museum Guild's annual Children's Party, set for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Museum courtyard, 213 Buck Ave., Vacaville.The event, for Vacaville children ages 3 to 9, offers a wide variety of activities, including games, arts and…
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Muralist Joi McNeil in front of her large-scale mural in Vacaville.
Bug Squad: Article

Newly Created Vacaville Mural Includes State Insect, State Flower

July 24, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Joi McNeil's newly created large-scale mural in historic downtown Vacaville is drawing widespread raves--and deservedly so!It not only celebrates the Pony Express Days of 1860-61 and the region's historically renowned fruit orchards, but it showcases the state flower, the California golden poppy; the…
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Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Development: Document

Updates for Academics from Vice Provost Obrist

March 2026 Update from Vice Provost ObristTopics: Annual Merit and Promotion Process; Annual Evaluations; Call for UCCE Positions 2026; UCCE Specialist Travel Support; Microirrigation School; Updates from our National Extension PartnersDear colleagues,Annual Merit and Promotion: Two weeks ago, I…
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Foothill Livestock Network: Document

Disaster Livestock Access Program

The Disaster Livestock Access Program is available for commercial producers in Placer, Nevada, and Yuba Counties. This program allows for access to your property when disaster strikes to care for livestock once emergency personnel has approved access. For the purpose of this program, commercial…
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Purple starthistle
On the Range: Article

Effective Herbicides for Controlling North Bay Rangeland Weeds

July 24, 2025
By Devii R Rao
  This article is re-posted and slightly modified from the UC Weed Science Blog and Livestock and Range Blog on August 1, 2017.Do you have yellow starthistle, purple starthistle, Italian thistle, Himalaya blackberry, or other common Central Coast rangeland weeds on your ranch? If so, you may be…
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Native plants
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Native Ground Covers

Aug 20, 2025

Program: Covers serve many functions in the landscape, including suppressing weeds, reducing erosion, replacing lawns, softening hardscapes, and filling in large expanses. Native groundcovers have the benefits of being adapted to our environment and supporting native biodiversity. In addition, they often…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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Foothill Livestock Network: Document

Weed Management

Click on the links below for more information on managing common weeds in the Sierra Foothills. Source: Weed Control in Natural Areas in the Western United States.Rangeland WeedsBarb goatgrassBroomsedgeCommon cockleburFiddleneckFoxtail barleyItalian thistleMedusaheadRipgut bromeScotch broomYellow…
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