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Bug Squad: Article

Honoring the Memory of 'Honey Bee Guru' Eric Mussen

December 1, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 They are a special group of people--the people who receive the California State Beekeepers' Association's Eric Mussen Distinguished Service Award, launched in 2015.Eric Mussen (1944-2022), who served for 38 years as the UC Cooperative Extension apiculturist and member of the UC Davis Department of…
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Dormant branch pruning, UC
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Winter Fruit Tree Pruning - Online

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Jan 10, 2026

Winter is the best time to prune fruit trees because they’re dormant and you can see the tree structure. Proper pruning timing and technique allow your trees to produce the best fruit. Come join us for a free workshop to learn about pruning fruit trees. Learn the why, how, and when of pruning for best…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Family childcare home providers recommend higher reimbursements from the Child and Adult Care Food Program to support healthier foods for young children

December 1, 2025
By Danielle Lee, Kassandra A Bacon, Lorrene D Ritchie
The Child and Adult Care Food Program, or CACFP, is the largest federal nutrition program for childcare, providing nutritious foods and beverages to over 4.5 million children nationally. Nutrition Policy Institute researchers interviewed family childcare home provider CACFP participants, their sponsors and…
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Dormant branch pruning, UC
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Winter Fruit Tree Pruning - Sunnyvale

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Jan 24, 2026

Winter is the best time to prune fruit trees because they’re dormant and you can see the tree structure. Proper pruning timing and technique allow your trees to produce the best fruit. Come join us for a free workshop to learn about pruning fruit trees. Learn the why, how, and when of pruning for best…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Yellow flowers on Oxalis
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Rainy November leads to robust winter weeds

December 1, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
So far it’s been a wet fall here in the Central Valley. As of the last week of November, the Fresno/Madera area had received over 4 inches of rain. The normal amount of rainfall in this area in late November is 1.15 inches; last year’s amount was 0.29 inches.The good news is that root systems for…
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Red roses with raindrops
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Rosie's corner: Plant new roses in your garden this month

December 1, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
Ah, December is a time to relax (a bit) and be thankful for your beautiful blooms throughout the year. It is also a time of reflection. Is there a rose that is struggling? Did your roses meet your expectations for this year (and perhaps several years in the past)? Is it time for a change? Don’t be…
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gift packages with dried lemon, greenery and twine
Healthy Central Sierra: Article

Good Gifts: Finding Joy in Giving

December 1, 2025
By Kitty Oppliger
The winter holidays are filled with traditions — cozy gatherings, comforting foods, and the joy of giving. But from a mental wellbeing perspective, the way we give gifts can either nurture connection or add unnecessary stress.The Capitalist Crunch Every year, “Black Friday creep” starts earlier,…
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