Nutrition & Health

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Tips to grow endive, radicchio, escarole and frisée
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Endive and Radicchio

Endive and radicchio are closely related Mediterranean natives of the chicory (Chicorium) genus. Both have an appealing bitter flavor, some varieties milder than others. Leafy types are grown similarly to lettuce and are valued in raw or cooked cuisines.
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information to grow mint in Sonoma County
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Mint

Mint is wonderful in the garden as long as it is containedin a container! Planted in the ground, its creeping rhizomes take over, sending up many new stems, crowding out other plants, and becoming nearly impossible to eradicate.
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Kids boots
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Youth Programs

UC Marin Master Gardeners offer several educational programs targeted to children. Exploring Habitats is a field trip program designed for second graders that expose children to natural habitats and environmental awareness.
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Kitchen Pest Quick Tip Cards

Kitchen Pest Quick Tip Cards contain valuable information on identifying, managing, and preventing common pests in your kitchen, and also a quick guide on earthquake safety.
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Nutrition Policy Institute: Article

The State of School Meals for All in California

February 25, 2025
By Christina E Hecht, Kenneth Hecht, Wendi Gosliner, Caitlin D French, Monica D Zuercher, Dania Orta-Aleman, Lorrene D Ritchie
Research Brief • February 2025 • Download PDF (222 KB)BackgroundHistorically, students whose household income was at or below 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL) were eligible for school meals at no charge and those between 130-185% FPL were offered a reduced-price meal. Students from families…
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Water Monitoring
Pure Water Matters - Your Essential Guide to Drinking Water Quality!: Article

Informe de Confianza del Consumidor (CCR)

February 25, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
Qu es un Informe de Confianza del Consumidor (CCR)? Un Informe de Confianza del Consumidor (CCR, por sus siglas en ingls) es un informe anual sobre la calidad del agua que proporciona informacin sobre el agua potable suministrada por su empresa local de servicios de agua.
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water-testing
Pure Water Matters - Your Essential Guide to Drinking Water Quality!: Article

Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)

February 24, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
What is a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)? A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that provides information about the drinking water supplied by your local water utility. Mandated by the U.S.
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