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Growing Potatoes Two Ways in the Home Garden

April 23, 2024
When I first started growing vegetables at home, potatoes seemed like they would be impossible or gross. I didn't like the idea of digging them up and having to wash them endlessly before cooking them. I don't usually peel potatoes I buy from the store, so washing would be extra work.
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UC Small Grains Blog: Article

May 9th: 2024 UC Davis Small Grains and Alfalfa Field Day

April 22, 2024
By Mark E Lundy
2024 UC Davis Small Grains and Alfalfa Field Day May 9th, 7:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Supported by the California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA) REGISTER HERE (no charge for event) Department of Plant Sciences Field Facility, UC Davis (2400 Hutchison Dr, Davis CA 38.5390, -121.
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Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 04-22-2024

April 22, 2024
Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How to Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 04-22-2024" ET Report 04-22-2024 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Being Wise about Water Use in our Gardens

April 22, 2024
By Anne E Schellman
Earth is known as the Blue Planet since from space one can see it is about 71% covered with water. However, about 99% of that water is either ocean salt water or saline water. Less than 1% is freshwater and much of that freshwater is trapped in glaciers or underground where it is inaccessible.
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Composting for the Home Gardener

April 22, 2024
By Help Desk Team
We have all heard of this magical stuff called compost. But what is it? Where does it come from? Why is it so important for our gardens? The reason compost is so important is because it enriches our soil, adding important nutrients that are used by plants for growth.
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A yellow-faced bumble bee,Bombus vosnesenskii, buzzes into a barely opened California golden poppy in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

There Is No Planet 'B'

April 22, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
There is no "Planet B." The Earth is all we have. Today, April 22, is Earth Day (an annual event launched April 22, 1970) and what a perfect occasion to celebrate a native bee and a native wildflower.
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Sacramento 4-H Blog Page: Article

Cultivating Growth

April 21, 2024
By Marianne Bird
My favorite part of our Sacramento 4-H volunteer orientation comes when we introduce the 4-H Thriving Model (Arnold, 2018). Think back to when you were a child or a teenager, we ask.
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Gardeners with Heart: Sustainable Landscape Stewards

April 21, 2024
By Barbra Braaten
Watch the video on YouTube here As we continue our celebrations of National Volunteer Month, we're excited to spotlight a remarkable group of UC Master Gardeners dedicated to nurturing vibrant habitat gardens, promoting biodiversity, and advocating for sustainable landscaping practices.
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