Test PB Collection: FTE

by Penny Pawl, U. C. Master Gardener of Napa County A couple of years ago, someone gave me a strawberry plant. I had never grown strawberries as I thought it was difficult. However, I was surprised by this plant and enjoyed the ripe berries.

I have been to several farm calls in the past few weeks with this weed (pictured below). I have seen 7 fields between last year and this year that appear to have bad infestations of this new watergrass species (Echinochloa spp.).

There is now a higher incidence of lung cancer in young women than young men in the USA, suggesting a reversal of historical incidence patterns, according to a recent report.

Help for Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County Subject: Recommendations for Small Backyard Trees Client's Request: Hello! We have a west facing small backyard in central County that gets scorched with sun.

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Learn more about Point Reyes National Seashore in ways the casual visitor cannot, exploring in areas less traveled and alongside some of the California's most knowledgeable naturalists. The upcoming CalNat Course with Point Reyes National Seashore Association is open for registration.

By Tami Reece UCCE...

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This was a case of bugs sharing the spotlight with pigs, polar bears and pigeons.