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Quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC) are surface-active chemicals that are widely used for surface sanitation in the food processing industry, disinfectants, fabric softeners, and cosmetics. They are designed to remain stable and effective in water-based solutions.

Some pest problems can be easily handled at home yourself. But if your pest issue is a bit more serious, or you don't have the time or tools to address it yourself, hiring a pest control company might be your best option.

UC ANR has launched the Brand Ambassador Certification Program, which is designed to encourage employees to actively steward effective branding for the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

As summer winds to a close, it's the perfect time to save seeds from your garden for next year. Although the actual process of saving seeds is easy, there are a few important things to know in order to be successful.

Transform Your Lawn By Tami Reece UCCE Master Gardener Where did lawns come from? Have they always been a part of the American landscape? Lawn's first appeared around the 1600's in Europe, which makes sense since the mild and damp climate of Europe kept the grass lush and green.

String of Hearts By UCCE Master Gardener Megan Edwards Ceropogia woodii Planting areas: USDA Zone 9-10 Size: 2 tall with 4-9 ft vines Bloom season: spring and summer Exposure: 3-4 hrs indirect sunlight Pruning needs: minimal Water needs: minimal Sweet Hearts Among the many varieties of succulent-lik...

The IGIS Team is pleased to share our workshop schedule for Fall 2023. See the dates and descriptions below. If you're not available to attend one that really interests you keep an eye open for the recordings on our YouTube Channel.

Pomegranate By Tami Reece UCCE Master Gardener Common name of plant: Pomegranate Scientific name: Punica granatum Planting area: Sunset zone 7-10 Size: 12 to 20 feet height and 12 to 15 feet width Bloom Season: flowers bloom late May to June; fruit ripens September to October.

Aeonium By Ardis Neilsen UCCE Master Gardener Aeonium haworthii Kiwi' - an award- winning succulent Common Names: Aeonium kiwi, pinwheel, tree houseleek, Irish rose Scientific Name: Aeonium haworthii Kiwi' Planting Area: USDA 9-11 Size: width 2-3 feet, height 2-3 feet Growing Season: perennial, year...

Capturing Rainwater By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener When the rains came earlier this year, did you watch water run off your landscaping to the street (aka urban drool), or did it soak into your soil? What changes did you think about making during that time?