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In this issue: "We Came, We Worked, We Celebrated Merced County Fair" photos, info, and awards July Gardening Tips by Pat Shay Helpline Inquiry by Liz Swenson with important Redwood Tree info Discovering Vivapary in Calendulas by Marilynne Manfredi Strawberry News MG County Fair Garden Plot...

Do you want to do work that matters for your community? Do you want to be part of an enthusiastic, dynamic team working to improve Yolo County's natural and working lands?

If you're a student in a UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology class taught by UC Davis Distinguished Professor James R. Carey, you'll learn from the pro how to write a research paper or term paper, a requirement in his classes.

Hope you are enjoying your summer. This issue Includes: Upcoming Workshops - Culinary Herb Workshop, Sat, July 8 from 10 am-12 noon Success Growing Citrus on Sat, Aug 12, and Seed Saving on Sat, Sep 9.

This spring more scientists joined University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources to share their practical knowledge in counties across the state.

Looking for a salvia that's something out of the ordinary? Salvia Africana-lutea, or beach sage, is just that. Rarely seen in our area, beach sage is a very tough, drought tolerant shrub. Fragrant gray-green foliage is slightly ruffled and almost succulent looking.

En espaol For the past four years, Kim Ingram has been listening closely to the private forest landowners who participate in her Forest Stewardship Workshop series.

Avocado fruit set is lousy up and down the coast this year. The trees were flowering in many places from January to June. They kept trying to set fruit, but nada.

Whiteflies are small, white-winged, low flying insects that flit erratically when disturbed. Ten species are common in California. Whiteflies feed on many crops, weeds, ornamentals, shrubs and trees, including citrus. As one host plant dries up or is harvested, they move on to another host.

Several weeks ago, I traveled to Santa Rosa to visit and explore the Luther Burbank Home and Gardens. a registered National State and City Historic Landmark. It is also an ASHS (American Society for Horticultural Science) Landmark. Luther Burbank was an important figure in Horticultural Science.