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Drip irrigation in different landscape situations

Drip irrigation can be used to water trees, plants in containers, raised beds, and many other landscape situations. The amount of water needed and frequency of application varies greatly depending on plant species, soil conditions, and the local environment.
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ongoing food garden monthly tasks
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Ongoing Monthly Tasks

These tasks are applicable each month of the year. They follow sustainable and organic principles. Applying one to two-inches of aged compost to your vegetable gardens will improve soil tilth and plant nutrition.
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Ceanothus Wild Lilac attracts pollinators and California native bees
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Ceanothus (Wild Lilac)

Ceanothus is a large genus of diverse, versatile and beautiful North American species in the buckthorn family, Rhamnaceae. Many are native to California, some endemic to Sonoma County. The genus includes over 60 shrubs, prostrate or mounding, often from 1-6 ft. high, although native C.
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Organic: Processed Foods & Cosmetic Products

Regulated by California Department of Public Health Organic Food Processors Program Organic Processed Product Registration (OPPR) is required for all entities that handle and/or make processed food or cosmetics that are sold as organic. OPPR application.
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Preguntas de Seminario Web / Webinar Questions

Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Sonoma / Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) Departamento de Salud Pblica de California / CA Department of Public Health (CDPH) Centro de Desarrollo de Pequeos Negocios de Napa/Sonoma / Napa/Sonoma Small Business Development Center (SBD...
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Farm Stands

Farm stands are allowed in the following property zones in the Unincorporated areas of the County. NOTE: For City properties, check with your municipality.
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Alternatives to Sale by Weight

The following has been provided by the Agricultural Commissioners, Weights & Measures office. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables may be sold by dry measure, net weight, or by count. Alternatives to selling by weight are as follows: You can sell produce by the each.
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Determining how much water to apply and how often

Water requirements of landscape plants change throughout the year. Daylength, temperature, relative humidity, and wind speed all affect the loss of water from soil and plants. In the absence of rain, these losses must be replenished by irrigating.
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