Spill the Beans

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The Pool is Gone - Part III

September 28th, 2020
by Melody Kendall Just about a year ago, we decided that we wanted to remove our inground pool. This is the third installment of that saga. First, after experiencing this recent hot weather my husband and I have more than once looked at each other and said, We wanted to remove the pool...
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Fungus - Clathus ruber

September 21st, 2020
Worlds Within Worlds in Our Gardens by Jane Berger Come up front when you're finished back here, said my husband Thom. I want you to take a look at something. I've never seen anything like it.
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Conservation Practices for Monarch Butterflies

September 14th, 2020
By Rainer Hoenicke Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) biologist, Jennifer Kubel, presented a webinar on August 26, 2020, on agricultural and horticultural practices that could benefit Monarch butterflies.
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Shelter at Home Garden Projects

September 7th, 2020
by Barbara Campbell Like many gardeners, UC Master and otherwise, I've been busy in my yard these last five months. In fact, I started last November, when I completely cleaned out a 100 foot square patch in my front yard for a California native garden.
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The Zen of Gardening

August 31st, 2020
by Edward S. Lopez PhD The dichotomy of gardening It has always occurred to me that there is a sort of fundamental dichotomy in gardening. On one hand gardening takes work, energy, perseverance, and money. On the other hand, it is relaxing, fulfilling and provides a sense of accomplishment.
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