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Communicating scientific information about nursery and floriculture production along the Central California coast. Stay tuned to learn more about sustainable pest, nutrient, and irrigation management for nursery and cut flower production.If you have specific questions about nursery and floriculture…
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Science-based solutions in agriculture, natural ecosystems, community health and youth development. Welcome to the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Central Coast blog, featuring updates from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. Here you'll find research-based…
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Welcome to ANR's News & MediaUC ANR researchers, advisors, and specialists work on some of California's most pressing challenges. This page is your source for the latest news, expert insights, media resources, and coverage from across the state.  Latest News News From Across CaliforniaFrom…
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There are many ways to support UC ANR's mission: volunteer, participate in a program, join a team, or put our research to work in your community.  VolunteerTrain alongside UC scientists and contribute to conservation, food safety, gardening education, and more through UC ANR's volunteer programs.Explore…
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Converting Your Lawn to a Wildlife-Friendly Garden

August 29, 2026
By Nancy Hawkins, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
Central Valley gardeners have been enjoying the good life for many years—great climate, good soil, and we can grow almost everything. Now, maintaining a garden or yard in the Central Valley presents serious challenges during periods of water shortages and mandated water restrictions. What's a homeowner to do…
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Who Knew This About Aphids?

August 28, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 For decades, we've watched oleander aphids infest our milkweed.Like many folks, we grow milkweed for the monarchs, but aphids insist on having their share, too.  Guess who's coming to dinner? Aphids. Guess who's NOT invited? Aphids. Guess who's coming anyway? Aphids.Fast forward to the…
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