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"Walda" snares a bee, probably a leafcutter bee, in a patch of milkweed. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Where's Walda?

September 9, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
You've probably read the children's book, "Where's Waldo?" Waldo wanders around the world, gets lost in the crowd or scenery, and it's your job to find him. Where'd he go? If you have a praying mantis in your yard, you probably play "Where's Waldo?" a lot. In our yard, it's "Walda.
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Little boy holding an orange watering can over some plants.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Water Thrifty Landscaping Class September 21, 2021

September 9, 2021
By Anne E Schellman
Join the UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardeners for a fun, IN-PERSON CLASS where you will: Learn tips for saving water in the landscape. Become enlightened about drip irrigation Hear about attractive, low-water use plants.
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Article

Fall 2021 Curious Gardener newsletter

September 9, 2021
In This Issue Native Ground Covers................. 1 Unusual Edibles: Lotus................ 2 Mammalian Pests........................ 3 Gardening Guide and Calendar .. 4 All-Star: St. Catherines Lace ...... 5 Hotline FAQs: Fall Watering ........ 5 Garden Ghoulishness .................
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California Naturalist: Article

The Biodiversity of the Mojave Desert Bioregion

September 9, 2021
Guest author Chloe Van Loon is a certified Grassroots Ecology California Naturalist, and writes about the Mojave Desert Biogregion for California Biodiversity Week 2021. You can follow more of Chloe's writings posted on Chloe Van Loon's Nature Blog.
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ANR Adventures: Article

Short, hot week

September 8, 2021
By Wendy Powers
It's an extra short week for me. I am having a no meeting' Friday to take care of a few personal meetings and then catch up before the weekend hits. I look forward to cooler temperatures to make yard work a bit easier. I envy David's trip up north this week where the temps are more comfortable.
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Let's make it spring-blossoming flowers! (turpinlandscapedesign.com)
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Spring-flowering Bulbs, Corms, Tubers, and Rhizomes.

September 8, 2021
By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Can you believe it's already September and we're headed into fall gardening season? It's time to assess what you would like to grow this autumn.
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A male long-horned bee, Melissodes agilis, targets a honey bee nectaring on a Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifola. This was shot with a shutter speed set at 1/5000 of a second. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Close Encounter of a Long-Horned Bee and a Honey Bee

September 8, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
So, here you are, a honey bee nectaring on a Mexican sunflower, Tithonia rotundifola. All's right with the world, at least in your world. You're sipping nectar to take home to your colony and suddenly...a buzz.
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Corn stalks. photos by Kathy Gunther
Under the Solano Sun: Article

In Praise of Popcorn

September 8, 2021
One of my very favorite treats is a nice bowl of buttery salty popcorn! I meanhas anyone gone to a movie WITHOUT eating at least a small bag??
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