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Emeline Huffaker greets guests at the Bohart Museum of Entomology.
Bug Squad: Article

Special Day at the Bohart Museum

April 27, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 You've heard of "Mommy and Me" photos, right?Well, let's add bugs:  "Mommy and Me--and Bugs!" Or "Daddy and Me--and Bugs!"That's was basically the scenario when  UC Davis and UC Health System employees and their offspring visited the Bohart Museum of Entomology for the campuswide event, "Take…
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SoCal Desert Plant Pathology: Article

Iris Yellow Spot Virus (IYSV) Detected in Imperial Valley Onion Fields

April 27, 2026
By Ana Maria Pastrana Leon
Iris Yellow Spot Virus (IYSV) was a significant problem in bulb and seed fields in the Imperial Valley between approximately 2003 and 2012. Since then, growers and PCAs have reported limited occurrences, although symptoms can easily be misidentified as spray injury or other foliar diseases. In April 2026,…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Article

Companion Planting Chart

April 27, 2026
By Joelle Kohn
Definition: The close planting of different plants that enhance each other's growth or protect each other from pests.Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden; Edible CropsCropCompatible CompanionsIncompatibleAsparagusTomato, Parsley, Basil BeansMost vegetables and herbsOnion, garlic, gladiolusBeans,…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Event

Native Plants in Your Garden

May 30, 2026

Join Master Gardeners in a garden workshop on Native Plants in Your GardenWe will cover how to landscape with beautiful, hardy native plants to transform your yard and bring in pollinators! Presentation will be followed by a MG-led walking tour of the SYV Botanic Garden.May 30, 2026 |  9:30AM…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Article

Building a Raised Bed

April 27, 2026
By Joelle Kohn
 Why Raised Beds?DrainagePortabilityPest ControlAccessibilityAvoid soil compactionOwnership of bed is defined  Accessibility - Raised BedsOptimum bed height should be 24 inchesKeep the beds narrow24 inches from the edge of the path to center of bed should be the maximum reach distanceLength of…
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Photo of an adult leaffooted bug resting on an orange.
The Savvy Sage: Article

May Garden Tips

April 27, 2026
By Peg Smith
 One of the most common questions for Master Gardeners is ‘What’s wrong with my tomatoes?’Here’s a general troubleshooting guide for tomatoes:Weather Tomatoes can be finicky, too hot or too cold, and fruit setting is delayed. If an extended period of summer heat is forecast, use an old sheet or…
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Photo of a person holding a selection of ripe vegetables from a garden.
The Savvy Sage: Article

May Vegetable Planting Guide

April 27, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article by Peg Smith - May is the major planting time for the summer garden of warm-season vegetables. Daytime and nighttime average temperatures are optimal for transplanting and direct seeding. Our local weather can oscillate between cooler or warmer than usual, so some judgment is needed. For…
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From Soil to Science: Article

Community Emergency Feeding Framework

April 27, 2026
By Mimi M Enright
Last year we shared information about the North Coast Emergency Food System Partnership (NCEFSP) -- a six-county partnership spanning Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties – with a goal to strengthen local food systems, support farmers economic well-being, improve food security and…
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Tulare County UC Cooperative Extension : Event

Porterville Archery Shooting Sports

May 2, 2026

Porterville Fair will be hosting 4-H youth to participate in their upcoming archery competition, come and support our fellow youth. 
Tulare County UC Cooperative Extension
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Create a 12 month garden
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Create a Twelve Month Garden

Jun 25, 2026

Presenter: Janey Santos, Yolo Master GardenerDiscover how to create a garden that delights every month of the year. Janey Santos shares her experience and approach to layering blooms, foliage, and texture in the garden each month so there’s always something beautiful to enjoy — from the first spring flowers…
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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