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  Flowering Quince: A Sure Sign of Spring

  Spring won't arrive until March 19, but don't tell that to the honey bees foraging on the flowering quince. Flowering quince, an early spring bloomer, is blooming here now. Butterfly guru Art Shapiro, UC Davis...
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  It's Been So Dry: Do I Need To Water?

  Owens Valley has had a dry winter so far. December brought no rain, and by mid-January, we've seen about 5 inches of evapotranspiration (ETo) since November but less than an inch of rain. This means soil moisture has...
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  Your Rat Management Questions Answered!

  UC IPM recently hosted a webinar on rat management presented by Dr. Niamh Quinn. During this webinar attendees were able to ask the expert their burning questions about rats and their management. Below are responses to...
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  UC ANR Forest Stewardship Partners with Sonoma Resource Conservation District: A Conversation with Patti Aaron

  UC ANR Forest Stewardship Workshop is coming to Sonoma County in partnership with the Sonoma Resource Conservation District (SRCD)! To learn more about the SRCD's work, we interviewed Community Engagement Specialist Patti...