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Do you want to learn more about incorporating native plants in your garden? Are you curious about the healing properties of native plants? Ever wondered how Native Americans managed wild spaces? Would you like a free source for native seeds, cuttings, and plants?

Chicago Park 4-H Flower Arranging project has had a great time this 4-H year in spite of Covid restrictions and the cancelling the 2020 County Fair. During the Fall we met outside, less than 10 folks, with all 4-H safety guidelines. Our project meetings were held at Dinner Bell Farm in Chicago Park.

Seen any bumble bees lately? No? Me, neither. It's almost the first day of spring, and bumble bees are as scarce as the proverbial hen's teeth. (Hens have no teeth, y'know.) We've been watching our nectarine tree bloom. It's drawing honey bees, but no bumble bees.

March 2021 Featured articles: Budbreak, Bloom, and Pollination Events Mark the Start of the Walnut Season Online Resource for Information on Whole Orchard Recycling (WOR) Phytophthora-Not Just a Root and Crown Disease in Almond Implementing Best Management Practices for Nitrogen Fertilization in Alm...

Invitation to complete survey for improving nutrient management practices in vineyards See attached for information and survey link...

The ANR@Work Survey which will be open through April 9 gives all academics and staff an opportunity to provide feedback about their experience working at UC ANR.

Dear Livestock Leader & Youth, We received an update from Salinas Valley Fair for livestock members & youth interested in exhibiting a still exhibit. Deadline to enter in the Salinas Valley Fair is April 1st.

Identification of Pythium wilt of lettuce in the field Authors: Richard Smith, JP Dundore Arias and Steve Koike Farm Advisor, UCCE Monterey County, Professor of Plant Pathology, California State University, Monterey Bay, and Director, TriCal Diagnostics Pythium wilt, caused by Pythium uncinulatum, i...

Dear Livestock Leader & Youth, We received an update from Salinas Valley Fair for livestock members & youth interested in exhibiting a still exhibit. Deadline to enter in the Salinas Valley Fair is April 1st.

Concerns about a growing resistance to herbicides In Mediterranean or arid climates, particularly in areas with marginal soils, crop rotations are often limited to a narrow range of hay, pasture, a handful of winter legumes, or rainy-season grasses.