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Bee-Hind the Scenes

June 3, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Who were the "worker bees" bee-hind the scenes who organized the highly successful Bohart Museum of Entomology open house,  "Buzz Words: Insects in Literature," that featured displays,  hands-on activities, and three speakers? The "worker bees" were three UC Davis Entomology Graduate…
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Cooperative Extension Ventura County: Article

Topics in Subtropics Spring 2026

June 3, 2026
TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE • California converted its irrigation to save water. So why is the energy bill going up? • Silent Invaders: The beetles that could threaten California’s avocado empire • Avocado branch canker: what growers need to know and what we are learning • Hydrogel baits offer targeted tool for…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Event

Central Sierra: Master Gardener Plant Sale & Plant Clinic | South Lake Tahoe

Aug 29, 2026

Bring more life, color, and resilience to your Tahoe garden.  Join the UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe for a fun and informative morning. Start your day with the free plant clinic to boost your gardening know-how, then stay for the plant sale to take home hardy, Tahoe-tested plants that support…
UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin
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UC Master Gardener Coordinators: Article

Rooted in Marketing - May 2026

June 3, 2026
By Barbra Braaten
May is a busy time in the garden — and in your communications. This month's issue is all about working smarter — finding the right photos, sharing information in the right format, and knowing the difference between three things that look similar but aren't. Here's everything you'll find in this month's…
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