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The Butte County Garden Guide and Three-Year Journal is compiled and edited by the UC-trained Master Gardeners of Butte County. This county-specific book contains tips for every home gardener.
When to plant: January to March
Harvest window: June to October, depending on variety
Fertilization: Nitrogen in spring and fall, additional applications based on tree age, health, and soil quality
Dormant Pruning (January to February) to encourage vigor; Summer pruning (post-harvest) to control vigor.
Recruitment information for the Nutrition Policy Institute's Milk Type in Toddler study. The purpose of this study is to see how the type of milk (whole fat vs low-fat 1%) consumed between the ages of 2-3 years old affects the health, growth, and development of young children.
The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) recognizes the importance of effective education and programmatic strategies to improve health. This includes research in nutrition and physical activity education in schools and other settings, media campaigns and other promotional activities that support healthy…
Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, California was the first state in the nation to invest in providing school breakfast and lunch at no charge to all public and charter school students in grades TK-12, or School Meals for All. SMART-MEALS is School Meals for All Research and Trends: Measuring,…
The Guide is full of information to help you on your gardening journey. Besides a wide range of articles, the weekly journal layout includes information pertinent for that week. The appendix is a helpful reference on planting, insects, and orchards. Get tips on how to customize and to use it.
When to plant: February to March
Harvest window: July to October, depending on variety
Fertilization: Light (if any) nitrogen in the spring; monitor for possible zinc and potassium needs
Prune in the dormant season, using the pruning system (cane or spur pruning) based on the grape variety.
The Nutrition Policy Institute conducts and evaluates the impact of programs and policies that increase access to fresh, healthy foods in neighborhoods, support healthy eating, active living communities, increase access to physical activity, and change the built environment by creating increased neighborhood…
We have 14 community clubs throughout Sacramento County. Clubs are led by adult volunteers, who act as the Community Club leader, Project Leaders or other volunteers. Our 4-H Program Year begins July 1 and ends June 30. Most clubs start enrollment sign-ups in August or September. Each club meets once a…
Learn how to start summer vegetable seeds indoors with expert tips for a successful garden. Learn why starting from seeds is better than getting seedlings.
