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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Melianthus major

May 29, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog article by Michelle SchlegelMelianthus major, or Honey Bush, is a South African native. It can take full sun or partial shade and will grow 8-12 feet tall. I grew it in full, hot sun for a few years, and it did very well. I eventually moved it to put in a cactus garden instead. It currently gets sun…
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Thrips/TSWV status in Yolo & Colusa: Article

2025 6th Report-- May 29th

May 29, 2025
By Patricia A Lazicki, Neil McRoberts
General outlook & thrips population Thrips population predictions are similar to last week’s update. Generation three is maturing, and adults are predicted to peak 6/8. For most crops the 3rd and 4th generations will present the highest risk of TSWV spreading and causing yield loss.  …
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Shasta County: Article

2025 June Tips 'N Topics

May 29, 2025
By Mari Szynal
In This Issue:  Shasta County - State Awards  Drone Camp (NEW this year)   4-H Uniform Items For Sale / Gently Used Whites Available   Valley Field Day Results - Stills & Animals   Kassidy's Tips for Fair   Spirit Award   Shasta County…
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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Fresno Master Gardener provides tons of fresh food to local families

May 29, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
 Sherril Nell Wells, a volunteer UC Master Gardener since 2019, has embraced the program’s aim to fight local food insecurity.She personally grows an abundance of food and donates it to local charities, advocates for the national "Plant a Row for the Hungry” program – which encourages home gardeners to…
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Raspberries
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: May 31 - June 5

May 29, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
Enjoy the balmy early summer evenings with a poolside barbecue, homemade ice-cream or outdoor dining.TasksBe sure your watering schedule conforms to new guidelines. Check sprinkler timer settings at least once a month.Water citrus being careful not to overwater. Continuously wet soil in the upper few inches…
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Flame skimmer dragonfly (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

The Wonder of Dragonflies

May 29, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 UC Davis doctoral candidate Christofer Brothers, who researches  dragonflies for his dissertation, delights in sharing his knowlege of them.And he did just that--to several hundred guests--at the recent Bohart Museum of Entomology open house on insect life stages.Brothers, a member of the Stacey…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study identifies perceived stigma related to free and reduced-price school meals and opinions on universal free school meals

May 29, 2025
By Jean Aquino, Danielle Lee, Wendi Gosliner, Lorrene D Ritchie
A new study explored parent perceptions of stigma and benefits associated with free and reduced-price school meals and universal free school meals. The United States Department of Agriculture’s school meals programs provide school-aged students with nutritious meals necessary for healthy development and…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape/Santa Paula

Event Date
Jun 19, 2025

Firewise Living: From Structure to LandscapeThis practical workshop equips homeowners with essential skills to reduce wildfire risks. Participants will learn strategies for creating defensible space around structures, including vegetation management, landscaping techniques, and home modification approaches…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Drone spraying in agriculture
Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

California Agriculture Takes Flight: A Guide to Drone Spray Pilot Certification

May 29, 2025
By Paramveer Singh
Drone use in agriculture is rapidly expanding across the United States. While drones were initially adopted for imagery, vegetation indices, and hotspot detection for variable rate applications, their role is evolving. Increasingly, drones are being used for chemical applications in crop production, a trend…
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