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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

2020 Master Gardener Graduation and Program News

July 6, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
I am excited to announce that the 2020 Master Gardener Program class has graduated! This year it was an unpredictable journey that I'd like to share with you. Our dedicated group of trainees began an intensive learning program in January, meeting each week for 4 hours.
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Johnsongrass in organics: Mow it?

July 6, 2020
By Margaret G Lloyd
Yes, mow it! Mowing works to at least prevent seed spread and regular mowing will weaken rhizomes. Seed establishment has the greatest potential for the establishment and spread of johnsongrass and must be prevented. Therefore, mowing works to at least prevent seed spread.
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UC Regents to discuss appointment of next UC president Tuesday, July 7

July 6, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The University of California Board of Regents will hold a virtual special meeting on Tuesday, July 7, at 3:30 p.m. PDT starting with the closed session of the Governance Committee. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be conducted entirely as a teleconference and start with public comment.
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Watershed drawing
Spill the Beans: Article

We All Live in a Watershed

July 6, 2020
by Rainer Hoenicke What do those of us who live in a Napa townhouse with a 500 square-foot patio area as their backyard and those living out in the countryside on a 5-acre ranchette have in common?
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A monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus, eclosed today (July 3) and is drying its wings on Hot Lips salvia, Salvia microphylla. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Independence Day and a Monarch

July 3, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
We call it the Fourth of July or Independence Day. Our 13 American colonies rose up against the monarch of Great Britain, King George III, and declared themselves free and independent.
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Citrus tree (UCR News, UC Riverside)
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Citrus Tidbits.

July 3, 2020
By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Citrus trees are a familiar sight in Napa County, and many of us grow them. In general, citrus is pretty easy to care for: it just needs consistent water and fertilizer and perhaps frost protection in the winter.
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