Test PB Collection: FTE

It's hot out there. Even the group in the Bay area I saw wearing long sleeves last week, are looking for ways to cool down. This, too, shall pass. Mark Bell has spent some time on the water. I've spent some time in the pool.

Earlier this week the National Weather Service warned us about an excessive heat spell--"dangerous and record-breaking heat conditions" here in California's Central Valley and the foothills that may reach 100 to 113 degrees today (Wednesday) through Sunday.

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Shafter Healthy Start Family Resource Center (FRC) is part of the Richland School District in Shafter, CA. Shafer is a rural city located 18 miles northwest of Bakersfield.

It's been a great few weeks since the Master Gardeners received the okay to resume our booth (a table actually) at the corner of Marin and Georgia Streets in downtown Vallejo every Saturday! The sunshine and the crowds of shoppers make for an interesting 5 hours, from 9 am to 2 pm, for the volunteer...

Dear Colleagues, The National Science Foundation (NSF) sent out the following communication this morning concerning the disclosure requirements for biographical sketches and current and pending support in proposals: "In an effort to provide the community with helpful reference information regarding...

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Even in the best managed gardens, as soon as the soil warms up weed erupt and need to be controlled before they get the upper hand.

Each child has their own bucket and everything they need to grow something. And then eventually (and hopefully) EAT IT! How about making SEED BOMBS? Bean tepees? This show has so much detail, if you close your eyes, it could be like TV! Learn more and listen to "In The Garden" radio show podcasts.

I am SO happy to be making a blog about our road trip!!! We were gone pretty much all of May in the RV. Over 2400 miles driven, by Steve, and amazing sites seen. I'll just focus on this one day of sightseeing that we were told by a couple of people was well worth the hike.