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The Savvy Sage: Article

Landscape Transitions Part 2 – Planter, Hedge, and Vine

July 29, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
Article and photos by Kate Bear - This article is the second of three articles addressing different aspects of transitioning my yard to one that better meets my desires. The work is ongoing as ideas occur to me. The following is a discussion about rejuvenating a planter, a hedge, and a trumpet…
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ANR Employee News: Article

Sue Lafferty: Inspiring healthy living in Kings County

July 29, 2025
By Andra Nicoli
  Sixteen years ago, Sue Lafferty came through the door of CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California Cooperative Extension in Kings County to share her passion for nutrition education, gardening and youth education. But her passions don’t stop there. As a dedicated and trusted member…
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The Savvy Sage: Article

Citrus Leafminer

July 29, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article and photos by Peg Smith - On a wander through the garden, I noticed this whimsical pattern on the new growth of the grapefruit tree caused by the larvae of the Citrus Leafminer Moth, a native of Asia and a relative newcomer affecting California’s citrus industry. First detected in Imperial…
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The Savvy Sage: Article

August Garden Tips and Vegetable Planting Guide

July 29, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
Article and photo by Peg Smith - Our summer has been remarkably kind with its temperatures this year. I think I should whisper this in case summer decides to throw at us those late-season high temperatures and winds that we have experienced before. Continue to avoid overdoing your personal strength and…
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The Savvy Sage: Article

Herbs From My Grandmother’s Garden

July 29, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article by Kathy Guerrero - My grandmother was the sole inspiration in my lifelong gardening adventures. Her garden in The Berkeley Hills was breathtaking. She was the best cook I’ve ever known. I attribute this to her use of fresh herbs in nearly everything she cooked. My earliest memories were…
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Evaluation Updates

July 29, 2025
By Jocelyn M Mobley
Statewide Evaluation Quarter 3 Reports are ready for your useQ3 reports are now available on BOX! Thank you for your continued participation in collecting the valuable data that make these statistics possible. These reports represent data that were collected after public education events between July 2024…
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UC Rice Blog: Article

Fungicide: to treat or not to treat?

July 29, 2025
By Luis Espino
This is a question I have gotten several times in the past few days. As rice starts heading, and given that the price of rice is bad, can we cut the fungicide? The main reason to use a fungicide is to prevent diseases. The main disease we are worried about is blast. Blast can be devastating. However, we…
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Nuestra Comunidad: Article

Between Funnel Cakes and Ferris Wheels, a Lesson in Healthy Living

July 29, 2025
By Diana Cervantes
At the San Diego County Fair, between the thrill of carnival rides and the sweet scent of funnel cakes, the Del Mar Fairgrounds transformed into an unexpected classroom, where families discovered how to eat well, reduce food waste, and live healthier lives. This year, the fair featured “Farm 2 U: A Taste of…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

pHriendly Soil

July 29, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Brenda AltmanI have been gardening for several years and marvel at how plants grow. I built raised beds, mixed in planting soil and composted manure, and planted vegetables. With adequate watering and little maintenance, the veggies thrived. Ah success! Well, it was short-lived success. It seems so…
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