Entomologists aren't just skilled at netting insects.Some of them do well at croquet, striking a ball with a mallet and knocking it through a wicket.Question is: Can the Ian Grettenberger lab at UC Davis swing a mallet as well--or better--than an insect net?Agricultural entomologist…
New and experienced gardeners alike are welcome to join Treva Valentine, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County, in her Kitchen Garden Chat to discuss choosing cover crops, how to choose garlic varieties, and demystifying seed saving. Kitchen Garden Chat meets monthly and provides tips for the edible garden…
By Marcel Horowitz, Monica C Drazba, Leticia Flores
For 20 years, the Yolo SNAP-Ed program improved the health of young childhood by increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity habits and healthful behaviors. Over 16,268 children received nutrition and health education in English and Spanish through the program.
DeLayne Harmon is a UC Master Gardener of San Diego County and the current chair of their Tool Care Committee. “Keeping YOU the Sharpest Tool in Your Shed: Taking Care of You in the Garden” focuses on how we use our bodies and our tools in the garden to keep us gardening safely and happily for as long as we…
DeLayne Harmon is a UC Master Gardener of San Diego County and the current chair of their Tool Care Committee. “Keeping YOU the Sharpest Tool in Your Shed: Taking Care of You in the Garden” focuses on how we use our bodies and our tools in the garden to keep us gardening safely and happily for as long as we…
Why Should I Compost? It keeps organics from going to our landfills, thereby reducing the amount of methane gas created.It saves money by replacing purchased soil amendments.It improves soil structure (such as reducing soil compaction) by loosening clay soil and feeding the soil microbes.It increases…
Guidance for managing UC ANR branded social media accounts on specific platforms. Select your platform below.Facebook Best PracticesInstagram Best PracticesLinkedIn Best PracticesTikTok Best PracticesX Best PracticesYouTube Best Practices
Visit Sherwood Demonstration Garden Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden. May…
Palm trees can have pests that need to be managed. Join UCCE Advisor Don Hodel (emeritus) to learn about preventing and managing common pests of palms and other landscape trees in this one hour webinar.Visit the Urban and Community Webinar website to learn more about this webinar series.
