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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Open Garden Day at The Heritage Rose Garden (Jackson)

Jun 21, 2025

Open Garden Day is June 21st, from 10am to noon at 1324 Jackson Road in Jackson, CA. Tour the blooming roses and California native plantsLearn about what Master Gardeners volunteers did to earn the National Wildlife Federation's Wildlife Garden Certification.Explore ways you too can create wildlife…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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Seed Midge
Colusa County: Article

Colusa/Yolo Rice Briefs - April 2025

April 14, 2025
By Sarah Marsh Janish
In this Issue:Chlorine Seed TreatmentsSummary of the 2024 Variety TrialsThe Usual Suspects  - ArthropodsLate Season Control Options for Watergrass – 2025 UpdatesEmergency Commodity Assistance Program: Long and Medium Grain Rice Qualify for Relief
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Mendocino County: Event

Amphibian Amble

Apr 26, 2025

 Take a walk on the wild side with JDSF Biologist Robert Douglas. Enjoy a guided stroll through the redwoods while searching for newts, salamanders, and more! When: 4/26/25 from 9am to noonWhere: Camp One Day Use Area (Jackson Demonstration State Forest)Walk will includes moderate physical activity…
Mendocino County
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Coffeeberry
Colusa County: Article

Colusa/Yolo Rice Briefs - February 2025

April 14, 2025
By Sarah Marsh Janish
In this Issue:Reducing Fertilizer Input CostsR.O.U.S. – Rodents of Unusual SizeTake The Time to Evaluate the Level of Stem RotHedgerows in Rice Update
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ANR Employee News: Article

South Coast REC seeks research proposals by April 28

April 14, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 South Coast Research and Extension Center is accepting research proposals for the 2025-2026 season. With about 20 acres of available land in the heart of temperate Irvine, South Coast REC is the prime spot for research on a wide variety of agronomic crops, ornamental plants and natural resources…
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living windbreak
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Plant a living windbreak to protect from strong winds

April 14, 2025
 If strong winds are damaging your garden - breaking branches, pulling moisture from foliage, and drying out soil - why not consider planting a living windbreak? A living windbreak is a group of plants positioned to filter the wind. The group can be as small as a few shrubs or as large as a group…
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Stanislaus County: Article

Weekly Evapotranspiration Report 4/10/2025

April 14, 2025
By Sandi L Gudino
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Earwigs - Friend or Foe?

April 14, 2025
By Ben A Faber
UC IPMAgricultureCitrusEuropean Earwig Agriculture: Citrus Pest Management GuidelinesEuropean EarwigForficula auriculariaOn This PageDescription of the Pest Damage Management Description of the PestThe introduced European earwig is the most common of several earwig species that can occur in citrus…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Talk: Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Organic Gardening (Emeryville)

May 24, 2025

Learn about adopting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) eco-friendly strategies to manage pests in your garden. Explore Integrated Pest Management techniques, emphasizing non-toxic solutions and minimizing pesticide use to promote a healthy garden ecosystem.
UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County
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