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Master Gardener Sally Richards talks to Fred Clarke, owner of Sunset Valley Orchids in Vista, CA. His 28 years of experience in orchid breeding (yes, breeding in a sterile environment!), judging, and as an all-around enthusiast will come to life in this one-hour segment.

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UC ANR will be making additional travel support available for UC Cooperative Extension specialists to collaborate directly with CE advisors or research and extension center directors in FY 2023/24.

Like a moth to a flame...visitors crowded into the Bohart Museum of Entomology last Saturday night for a "Night at the Museum.

2023 Annual Field Crops, Alfalfa and Forage Field Day DATE CHANGE Friday, September 29th, 2023 8 am to noon UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center 9240 S Riverbend Avenue, Parlier, CA 93648 To correct an oversight on our part we are correcting the scheduling of this field day so as no...

2023 Annual Field Crops, Alfalfa and Forage Field Day DATE CHANGE Friday, September 29th, 2023 8 AM to NOON UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier 9240 S. Riverbend Ave.

Pesticides, phthalates, bisphenol-A, commonly known as BPA, and plasticizers are chemicals commonly used in the food supply chain that can have negative health consequences for people regularly exposed to them.

You've likely come across a bee, wasp, or hornet this summer. While these insects can cause painful stings, and allergic reactions for some, they are not usually aggressive. In the landscape, they can be beneficial by providing pollination to plants and, for some, preying on pest insects.

Looking to add a splash of color to your garden that will endure the summer? Nasturtiums (NasturtiumTropaeolum spp.) may be just what you are looking for as a potted display or cover a corner in your garden.