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It's National Pollinator Month, and what better time to find a tiny speck of a bee on a seven-foot tower of jewels, Echium wildpretii? This is a sweat bee of the family Halictidae, the second largest family of bees, comprised of some 4500 species.

The classic answer is, It depends. Some of the variables to consider are soil texture and structure, plant choice, season, weather, amount of sunlight and wind, and how well established the plant is. With so many variables, the answer to this question is not simple.

Are you dreaming of a front yard transformation? Are you eager to embrace water-conscious landscaping and bid farewell to your traditional lawn? If so, you're in good company! Like many homeowners, I found myself yearning for a fresh start for my front and backyard landscapes.

Today on In The Garden with UC Master Gardeners, MG and KUCI host Bill Brooks meets with John Kim, Master Gardener and President of the Southern California Carnivorous Plant Enthusiasts (SCCPE or Skippy for short). Your mind might go right away to a Venus Flytrap.

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Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How to Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 06-10-2024" ET Report 06-10-2024 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...

Fall 2024 Online Workshop Series for 4-H Project Leaders Free online series (using Zoom) provided by the UC 4-H Volunteer Workgroup. The full series consists of 8-hours (4 sessions, each 2 hours) Wednesdays in September 2024 For: New 4-H volunteer educators serving as project leaders.