2026 5th Report—Warm temperatures over the past week have accelerated thrips generations slightly from last update. The fourth generation will be hatching soon. This is a good window to spray, particularly in more recently planted fields and if you are seeing active spread. After fruits have begun to…
Visiting Yosemite National Park is an awe-inspiring experience, even for the most seasoned of travelers. The valleys, waterfalls, giant sequoias, and iconic Glacier Point are all bucket list destinations ideal for a family camping vacation. To continue enjoying beautiful parks like Yosemite, it is important…
UC ANR leadership welcomed Regent Anguiano for a tour and interactive learning experience at UC Cooperative Extension San Diego. ANR leadership participants included Jennifer Bunge, Associate Vice President of Finance and Capital Planning; Darren Haver, Associate Vice President for Research…
UC Davis bee researcher Felicity Muth educated the crowd, including adults, children and teens, about native bees at the Bohart Museum of Entomology's recent open house on "Buzz Words: Insects in Literature."Muth is the author of the highly acclaimed children's book, "Am I Even a Bee?"--about an…
Join author and artist Robin Lee Carlson for a day of field sketching among the oaks at the Hopland Research and Extension Center. The workshop will introduce ink and watercolor techniques to bring nature to life in our sketchbooks. Robin will share her methods for exploring a landscape, letting one…
When Europeans first settled in California in the 1700s, they brought with them – by accident or on purpose – plant and animal species from their home countries. Californians have benefited from many of these plants and animals – including grapes, olives, potatoes, cattle and many more. However, a small…
June days are the longest of the year - take advantage of the extra hours in your garden.TasksCheck drip irrigation lines and emitters for leaks or clogs and adjust to provide adequate moisture.Thin fruit on stone and pome fruit trees.Spider mites can be discouraged by rinsing dust from foliage.Stake tall,…
Preserving Avocados to Enjoy All YearTuesday, June 23, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PT Online via ZoomJune is California Avocado Month! It's the perfect time to learn how to make the most of avocados while at peak harvest and quality. UC Master Food Preservers will share practical, research…
Preserve Today, Relish Tomorrow. Many of our local u-pick blueberry farms are open between late-May and mid-July. We all know blueberries are pretty expensive, but, oh, so worth the effort and expense. Here is a recipe that gets the most out of your harvest basket: Blueberry Bonanza is two recipes in…
