Garden Notes

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Trunk damaged by Phytophthora crown rot, Phytophthora root rot. Credit: Amand N. Kasimatis
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Pests of the Season

April 1, 2024
As spring unfolds its vibrant tapestry, so too emerges an array of garden pests threatening to disrupt the harmony. From insidious weeds to pesky insects and lurking diseases, our green sanctuaries face a seasonal onslaught.
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Plant, Pick, Prep, and Plate 'em Up!

March 14, 2024
Yep, we're talking about vegetables and fruits and the joy of homegrown food. Read on about vegetarian eating, getting the kids on the veggie train, a bit of food history, and recipessome tried and deemed true by kids themselves.
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Growing Knowledge

March 14, 2024
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our World, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures Merlin Sheldrake. New York: Random House, 2022. The California Master Gardener Handbook (2015) introduces us to fungus in chapter six, which is titled plant pathology.
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Your Garden at Night

March 14, 2024
When do you most love to be in your garden? A spring or summer morning comes to mind, or maybe a fall afternoon.
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