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A close-up of a California burclover plant showing deep green compound leaves with 3 leaflets, small yellow flowers, and green, round, spiny seeds.

Shamrocks, Clovers, or Weeds?

March 18, 2026
By Lindsey Hack
St. Patrick’s Day makes us think about shamrocks and all things green. With recent warm weather following winter rains, your lawn or garden might be dressing up for Saint Patrick’s Day and Spring with clovers and other weeds.  Clovers begin to germinate in the fall and continue throughout winter…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Pregunte a un Maestro Conservador de Alimentos de la Universidad de California (en línea)

Mar 25, 2026

Únase en línea a los Maestros Conservadores de Alimentos de la Universidad de California para una sesión gratuita de preguntas y respuestas en español sobre métodos seguros y basados ​​en la investigación para la conservación de alimentos. Un panel de voluntarios especializados en congelación, deshidratación…
UC Master Food Preserver
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150 Years of Women at UC Berkeley Mural
UCCE East Bay: Article

Honoring Dr. Mary Blackburn: A Legacy in Community Health, Equity, and Mentorship

March 17, 2026
By Andrew Miller
 As part of UC Berkeley’s 150 Years of Women mural project, Dr. Mary Blackburn was recognized among the trailblazers who have shaped the university’s public mission. The mural not only celebrates individual achievement, it highlights a legacy of impact that continues to influence communities and future…
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Fresno County 4-H: Article

March -April 2026 Newsletter

March 17, 2026
By Elizabeth Ramirez
In This Edition… 2- Committee & Council Mtgs. 2- Wanted: Resource Leaders 2- Small Animal Achievement 3- Clover Fest Update 3- CF Check Presentation 4- Livestock Achievement 4- Dog Care Field Day 5- Archery Results 6- Presentation Day Results 7- 3-D Archery Contest 7- State Shooting Sports 8- Model Horse…
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Avocado Lace Bug adults and nymphs
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Avocado Lace Bug Workshop

March 17, 2026
By Ben A Faber
Avocado Lace Bug also known as the camphor lace bug, its only known hosts are various Persea species and the camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora), which is grown as a landscape ornamental and commercially for its aromatic extracts.Lace bugs do not feed on fruit. Adults and nymphs feed in groups on the…
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Apple blossoms
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the San Francisco Botanical Garden Spring Market

Apr 11, 2026

The Gardens of Golden Gate Park is holding its Spring Garden Market to celebrate the season of renewal. This thoughtfully curated market features local makers, artists, small businesses, and mission-driven organizations offering goods that reflect a deep connection to the natural world. UC Master…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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A female green sweat bee on a coneflower. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

The Wearing of the Green

March 17, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 St. Patrick's Day is a good time to celebrate the Wearing of the Green in the insect world.The metallic green sweat bee,  Agapostemon texanus, also known as "the ultra green sweat bee," fits the bill. The green bill.The female is metallic green from head to thorax to abdomen. The male, however, is…
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