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Under the Solano Sun: Article

How Plants Got their Names

August 3, 2021
Have you ever wondered how flowers got their names? I know I have. I have a book 100 Flowers and How They Got Their Names by Diana Wells. In the book, she tells of how 100 plants were named. I decided to look up two plants that I have in my yard.
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Weather Resources

August 3, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Thinking about the weather and what others are thinking about it. Here's some websites that have caught my eye. Check them out, starting with the Alerts. Alerts https://www.readyventuracounty.org/vc-alert/ https://twitter.com/NWSLosAngeles https://www.readyventuracounty.
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Coordinators Corner: Easy Kitchen Herb Garden

August 2, 2021
By Margaret J O'neill
When summer is here and the list of edible fruits and veggies that can be planted in Southern CA is at its shortest, maybe it's time to consider growing some herbs to add some flavor to your cooking! Here is a system you might want to try that helps you save on space, water and time! I first stumble...
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Ticks

August 2, 2021
California lays claim to about 48 tick species, most that don't cause humans problems. However, one species is now creating a surge of Lyme Disease along the coastal areas. A tiny sesame-seed-sized insect, the Western black-legged tick is the culprit.
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Pomegranates.

August 2, 2021
By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Fig trees are among a small group of fruiting trees that have been cultivated for thousands of years. Pomegranates are another member of that exclusive club. (The other two are persimmons and olives.
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