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A lady beetle, aka ladybug, devouring on aphid on the UC Davis campus. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

The Good Luck at UC Davis Picnic Day

April 15, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Remember when San Francisco 49'ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk credited his spectacular 51-yard catch in the 2024 NFC championship game with the Detroit Lions to a ladybug (note that entomologists correctly call it a "lady beetle") landing on his shoe before the game?
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photo by Lorie Hammond
The Savvy Sage: Article

Why Do Valley Oaks Have Such Curvy Branches?

April 15, 2024
I often rambleYolo County preserves. Since being in Master Gardener training, I have become a better observer, noticing the startling seasonal changes. I have also become a better inquirer, asking questions about what I see.
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Gardeners With Heart: Volunteers Making a Difference in Community Outreach

April 14, 2024
By Barbra Braaten
Watch the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/K66uOuYtLkQ We are halfway through our celebration of National Volunteer Month and are delighted to highlight UC Master Gardeners who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to community outreach and communication efforts.
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Thrips/TSWV Kings: Article

2024 First Report (Late!)

April 14, 2024
By Neil McRoberts
General situation with apologies to everyone, we're a little late getting underway this season - a combination of a family health emergency and international travel to an epidemiology workshop.
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Thrips/TSWV Stanislaus county: Article

2024 First Report (Late!)

April 14, 2024
By Neil McRoberts
General situation with apologies to everyone, we're a little late getting underway this season - a combination of a family health emergency and international travel to an epidemiology workshop.
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Thrips/TSWV Eastern San Joaquin Co.: Article

2024 First Report (Late!)

April 14, 2024
By Neil McRoberts
General situation with apologies to everyone, we're a little late getting underway this season - a combination of a family health emergency and international travel to an epidemiology workshop.
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Thrips/TSWV Western San Joaquin Co.: Article

2024 First Report (Late!)

April 14, 2024
By Neil McRoberts
General situation with apologies to everyone, we're a little late getting underway this season - a combination of a family health emergency and international travel to an epidemiology workshop.
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Inspired by new cultures, plants, and ecosystems

April 14, 2024
In the gardener's view of the world, vacationers can be divided into two categories: those who sit around the pool and those who scurry around taking copious pictures of unfamiliar plants. As a Master Gardener, I belong to the second category.
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