Monthly Archives: December 2010

Poinsettia Care

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Anne

Poinsettias have been a holiday tradition in the U.S. since the 1920′s. This tropical plant originated in Mexico and prefers warm temperatures. To keep your poinsettia looking well, place it away from drafty areas like the front or back door. … Continue reading →

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Winter Vegetable Gardening

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Anne

2011 is almost here! It’s time to plan your winter vegetable garden. Here is a picture of me in my garden last year with a yummy kohlrabi I grew.  At this point I had to start prioritizing to decide what … Continue reading →

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Exotic and Invasive Pests

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Anne

Exotic and invasive pests and diseases that threaten California’s agricultural, urban, or natural areas. More information to come. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/EXOTIC/exoticpestsmenu.html

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Fall Color: Ginkgo

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Anne

The ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba) is best known for its controversial (not proven) medicinal reputation to aid human memory. Research has actually shown it to have undesirable side effects. In the plant world, the ginkgo is an ancient tree, and … Continue reading →

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