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Leafy greens with thick stems
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Gailon

Gailon is also called gai lan, jie lan, or Chinese broccoli. It produces a smaller head than broccoli. The young flowering buds, shoots, and succulent stems can be used in many dishes. Culture is similar to growing broccoli.
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Pile of white daikon radishes
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Daikon

Daikon is an Asian radish. Most are white, and can be round, cylindrical, or carrot-shaped. Different varieties range in size from a few inches up to two feet in length, and can weigh over a pound. Daikon can be planted in early spring or early fall but most varieties grow better as a fall crop.
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Bumble bee, Bombus vosnesenskii on California golden poppy. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match

May 21, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 "Matchmaker, Matchmaker,Make me a match,Find me a find,catch me a catch."--Fiddler on the RoofIt was great to see pollinators being matched with plants at the mini-festival hosted by The Hive, Woodland, on May 3 on what was supposed to be the date of the 2025 California Honey Festival. Worried about…
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Forestry Research and Outreach: Event

Forest Stewardship Workshop: Yuba/Nevada

Jul 1, 2025 - Aug 26, 2025

Forest landowners in Yuba and Nevada counties are invited to the next Forest Stewardship workshop! Get equipped with the knowledge to better understand and protect your forestland. By participating, you will develop a forest management plan, connect with forestry professionals at UC ANR, and become…
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4-H youth on horseback
UCCE Humboldt - Del Norte Counties: Article

Sponsors Needed for the California 4-H Horse Classic

May 21, 2025
By Jennifer Steenblock
Become a sponsor to support the California 4-H State Horse Classic! This event includes the state horse educational contests (a qualifier for the Western National Roundup in Denver, CO) and a horse show competition. This is a highlight of the 4-H program year for youth in the horse program and for counties…
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Forestry Research and Outreach: Document

2021 Newsletters

Editions on assessing post-fire tree mortality, targeted grazing for managing fuels, home hardening, and more.
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Forestry Research and Outreach: Document

2022 Newsletters

Editions on woody biomass, estate planning for forest landowners, using herbicide to manage invasive plants, and more.
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Forestry Research and Outreach: Document

2023 Newsletters

Editions on shaded fuel breaks, CALFIRE's Forest Legacy Program, forest roads, and more.
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final water treatment
SoCal Urban Food Production Blog: Article

Tertiary Treated Water: A Key to Sustainable Urban Farming

May 21, 2025
By Grant E Johnson, Amrita Mukherjee, Esther N Lofton
Tertiary treated water is a safe and sustainable option for irrigating crops in urban agriculture. It helps reduce reliance on freshwater while supporting healthy soil and crop growth. This post explains the treatment process, benefits, and best practices for using reclaimed water in farming.
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