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Smoke on the horizon during Nelson’s five-acre prescribed burn. Photo credit: Drew Nelson
Blog - Forest Research and Outreach : Article

Talking Good Fire: A Conversation with Drew Nelson

April 17, 2023
By Grace N Dean
Forty acres of forestland- that's how much Drew Nelson and his wife lost during the Creek fire of 2020. We had intentions of rebuilding there, he told me, but it was a really tough time after the fire.
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Smiling woman with short gray hair wearing a blue vest, author photo.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Edible Flowers from Vegetable, Fruit, and Weed Plants

April 17, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
Last week I discussed ornamental edible flowers. This article features some of the edible flowers from vegetable, fruit and weed plants. A reminder: before consuming edible flowers, one should always proceed with caution.
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Light purplish pink multi-trunked tree in a canyon.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

What's that tree? (Oklahoma and Western Redbud)

April 17, 2023
By Anne E Schellman
Around this time of year, Master Gardeners are often asked, What is the name of the gorgeous flowering tree blooming in your parking lot? Everyone describes the flower colors differently, with some saying they are pink while others say purple or red.
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California Native Grass, another lawn replacement choice
Spill the Beans: Article

Blue Grama Grass and Creeping Red Fescue

April 17, 2023
by Melody Kendall One of the ways to conserve water in your landscape is to reduce or remove your thirsty lawn and replace it with a more water friendly option. Water reduction can be achieved by using native grasses and grass-like plants in place of turf.
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Maroon Freesia - P. Pashby
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Freesia-'Scent'-sational Delight!

April 17, 2023
I love this time of year when the flowers poke their little heads up and bloom, seemingly to celebrate the coming of Spring. When we moved to Vacaville we found many lovely plants spread throughout our garden, which is one of the reasons why we fell in love with this home.
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California poppies blooming. Bee in photo.
ANR Adventures: Article

Mental health is important

April 16, 2023
By Deanne Meyer
The Western Extension Directors had our monthly meeting on Tuesday. Our guest speaker was Donald McMoran from Washington State University. Don has gathered a group together to tackle parts of farm stress.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Nutrition Policy Institute researchers present at the UC ANR Statewide Conference in support of the 2025-2040 strategic visioning process

April 16, 2023
By Lorrene D Ritchie, Danielle Lee
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is calling academics, UC ANR staff, and students to attend the kickoff of their 2025-2040 strategic visioning process at the UC ANR Statewide Conference on April 24-27, 2023 in Fresno, California.
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