- Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey
Bees are known to prefer yellow and blue flowers, but pink suits them just fine, too.
Here's proof:
- Two honey bees nearly collide over a pink zinnia.
- Another honey bee burrows into a pink oxalis.
- A young honey bee takes a liking to a pink begonia. Begonias aren't considered bee friendly flowers, but this bee buzzes to its own tune.
Meanwhile, the Western Apicultural Society (WAS), under the presidency of Extension apiculturist emeritus Eric Mussen of the UC Davis Department of Entomology, and Nematology, is gearing up for its 40th annual meeting, returning to its roots at UC Davis, and the major concern is bee health.
The conference takes place Sept. 5-8 and you're invited. Registration is now open.
Mussen, who retired as Extension apiculturist in 2014 after a 38-year career, is serving his sixth term as WAS president since 1984.
WAS, which serves the educational needs of beekeepers from 13 states, plus parts of Canada, was founded in 1977-78 for “the benefit and enjoyment of all beekeepers in western North America,” said Mussen, who retired as Extension apiculturist in 2014 after a 38-year career. As emeritus, he continues to maintain an office on the third floor of Briggs Hall, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology.
The organization was the brainchild of apiculture professor Norm Gary (UC Davis faculty, 1962 to 1994), who patterned it after the Eastern Apicultural Society (EAS). Gary participated in the EAS meetings as a graduate student at Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., where he received his doctorate in apiculture in 1959.
Now why do we want our bees to "be in the pink?"
"In the pink!" means being in good health.
- Author: Janet Snyder
I'm referring to the sweet, pink Amaryllis belladonna bulbs in my garden, also commonly referred to as "Naked Ladies." In case you're not familiar, they are the stalk topped by several clusters of pink trumpet-shaped flowers. What makes them so striking are the naked stalks with no leaves, just flowers, thus the nickname "Naked Ladies."
I love that they have a lovely fragrance. It's also nice to know that they do just as beautifully in our hot Mediterranean climate as they do on the foggy, cool northern California coast . As long as they are treated to warm, dry summers in well-drained soil, they'll do well for you for a very long time.
My first batch of these bulbs (about 5 bulbs) were given to me about 14 years ago in a brown paper bag by my Uncle Bob. He passed away several years ago, and his wife, my aunt, just recently went on to be with him, so this years bloom is bittersweet to see. Anyway, in the years since, I've divided the bulbs a few times (they don't appreciate being disturbed, especially at the wrong time), so that now I have these little beauties popping up all over my backyard. They are a gift that keeps on giving, year after year.
- Author: Bryon J. Noel
I am glad you asked! The Resource Calendar was designed as a way for anyone in ANR to see which meeting rooms and other resources are being used. You may be wondering if the Plum Room available on August 20th? Well now you can find out. In the top-right corner of the Resource Calendar you will see a drop-down menu. Choose the "Plum Room" and now you can see whether it's scheduled or not. If it is scheduled click on the event name and you can see the details of the event.
How do I add my Resources?
Adding your own resources to the calendar is quite easy. Select the "List Resources" link in the top-left corner of the Resource Calendar. This will take you to a list of ALL the resources accross ANR. If you have permission to edit the Resource an edit link will show up to the right of the resource name. Otherwise you may view the resource details by clicking on the respective view link to the right of the resource name.
If you see the resource you want to add already in the list, someone else already added it. If not select the "New Resource" link in the top-right corner of the page. Now enter in all the appropriate information for this resource. Make sure to select a Resource Unit where people manage this resource. The Resource Unit drop down decides who may edit the resource as well as who may schedule the resource. So if I create a resource for the Communication Services Meeting Room. I would select the unit ANR Communication Services. This automatically enables everyone in ANR Communication Sevices unit to be able to edit and schedule the Communication Services Metting Room.
I added a resource. Now what do I do?
Click on "Return to Resource Calendar", this takes you too the calendar itself. Here you may schedule events that use the new resource. To do so simply click a day on the calendar that is today or in the future. This takes you to a form allowing you to create an event. Enter the event name, choose the resource for the event, the time, and any other information that may be helpful. Save this and it is now available for all ANR to see.
Who can edit the resources and schedule events?
Resource creators can always edit resources and schedule events for the resources they create. However for most people they will be using resources that other people have already created. When creating a resource the Resource Unit is very important because this tells the system who may schedule events. Everyone who is a member of that unit may schedule the resources for that unit.
What happens if I want to schedule a resource but cannot?
From the Resource List if you view the resource you will find contact information of people who are able to schedule the resource for you. Simply contact the appropriate person and they can help you.
Why is the Resource Calendar Pink?
That mystery is very great! I'm afraid the answer to that may never be known!
