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San Benito County: Article

4-H Updates

March 22, 2019
Hello 4-H families, We have a county council meeting on Monday, March 25th, Vets Building at 7 pm. We are sending you the agenda and February minutes. State leadership Conference (SLC) early bird registration is open until April 1st. SLC is for members age 13 to 19 years old.
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Director Jeff Dahlberg thanks Diana Nix at her celebration.
Kearney news updates: Article

Diana Nix Marks 40th Year at Kearney!

March 22, 2019
Saturday Night Fever won album of the year, The Dukes of Hazzard roared onto our television screens, and a very young Diana Nickel answered a newspaper ad for a job at Kearney.
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lemon chile picture distraction
Topics in Subtropics: Article

How Wierd Can Lemons Get?

March 22, 2019
By Ben A Faber
In a recent post about lemon shape being affected by high temperatures https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=29443 a grower sent an image of what I thought was a blurred view of something that was circled.
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Buckeye in Upper Bidwell Park by J. Alosi
The Real Dirt: Article

The Buckeye

March 22, 2019
Finding an Ecological Niche: A Three-Part Series on Selected Foothill Woodland and Chaparral Species, Part 3 of 3: The Buckeye By Laura Lukes, UC Master Gardener of Butte County, March 22, 2019 [Note: Buckeye (Aesculus californica), gray pine (Pinus sabiniana), and blue oak (Quercus douglasii) are t...
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Adult California ground squirrel. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Ground Squirrels: Furry Foes

March 21, 2019
Although they're small, cute, and furry, ground squirrels can be a real pest for California residents and gardeners. Found throughout California, burrowing ground squirrels cause damage to landscapes and structures while feeding on ornamental or food-bearing plants.
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Termite Awarness Week Infographic
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

The Truth About Termites

March 21, 2019
Spring is here which means pest activity is on the rise. Termites are one of the top pest concerns for many city dwellers and rural residents alike. The infographic shows some interesting facts about termites.
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Gardening tools for youngsters at the UC Davis Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven, located on Bee Biology Road, west of the central campus. A Junior Bee Gardeners' Day is set from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 30. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Haven Is the Place to 'Bee' for Junior Gardeners on March 30

March 21, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The Hagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven is the place to "bee" on Saturday, March 30 for youngsters who want to learn more about honey bees and native bees. The bee haven, operated and maintained by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, is sponsoring a Junior Bee Gardeners' Day from 9 a.m.
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Monterey County: Article

4-H Leader's Council High school scholarship

March 21, 2019
Hello 4-H Community, The Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council is pleased to offer a post high school scholarship to graduating 4-H members who have made the 4-H Youth Program a part of their lives through their focused work.
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Monterey County: Article

4-H All Star Advisors volunteers needed

March 21, 2019
Dear 4-H Community, As we prepare to unveil the updated County All Star Ambassador job description and application, this team will need adult leadership to help the youth who apply reach their goals. Applicants are being sought for an All Star Co-Advisors(s).
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