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Landscape Horticulture Updates for Southern California: Article

Fall is a Great Time to Plant Trees

November 15, 2022
By Janet S Hartin
Fall is a great time to plant trees in our urban landscapes. Temperatures are cooler than summer and trees adjust to transplanting much better than during the heat of summer.
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ANR Adventures: Article

The strength of public universities

November 15, 2022
By Deanne Meyer
Last week was the American Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) meeting in Denver. Presidents, Provosts, Vice Chancellors, Directors, Government Relations staff and others attended the meeting with more than 1,200 people present. I participated in two basic tracts.
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Master Gardener demo gardens at HARC
UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County Blogs: Article

Debbie's Diary: An Agventure in Ventura

November 14, 2022
By Deborah Schnur
For the first time in three years, the California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference was held in-person this past September. Ventura County, with its rich agricultural heritage, was the perfect location for the conference to make its comeback.
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Helene Dillard, dean of the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, presents the Exceptional Emeriti Faculty Award to honey bee geneticist Robert E. Page Jr. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Standing Ovation for Honey Bee Geneticist Robert E. Page Jr.

November 14, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
It was like coming home when acclaimed honey bee geneticist Robert E. Page Jr., stepped forward to accept the Exceptional Emeriti Faculty Award from Helene Dillard, dean of the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CA&ES).
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This image of a golden dung fly, taken in Vacaville, Calif., won the Entomological Society of America medal at the 64th annual international Insect Salon. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

UC Davis Communicator Wins the ESA Medal at International Photography Competition

November 14, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
An image of a golden dung fly by Kathy Keatley Garvey, communications specialist for the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, won the Entomological Society of America (ESA) medal for "Best Image by an ESA Member" in the 64th annual International Insect Salon competition.
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A lush, green, legume-cereal cover crop mix in a field.
Food Blog: Article

Virtual course on nitrogen management in organic production offered by UCCE

November 14, 2022
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Growers of organic vegetables and strawberries across California are invited to attend an online training to learn how to manage nitrogen fertilization. UC Cooperative Extension is offering the three-part Nitrogen Planning and Management in Organic Production of Annual Crops Workshop on Nov.
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Photo by Polly Nelson
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Nemesia

November 14, 2022
Nemesia By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Nemesia Scientific Name: Scrophulariaceae Planting area: Sunset zone 14-24, some species 1-24 Size: 1-2' high, 1' wide Bloom Season: Spring to summer Exposure: Full sun Pruning needs: Deadhead; annual cut-back to promote regrowth Water needs:...
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