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UC Davis student Christofer Brown presents a program on dragonflies to middle schoolers enrolled in the UC Davis Bio Boot Camp, held in the summer of 2022. This image was taken by Putah Creek. (Tabatha Yang Photo)
Bug Squad: Article

Don't Miss the Dragonfly Open House Nov. 6 at Bohart Museum of Entomology

November 3, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Dragonflies rule and so do the scientists who study them. Be sure to attend the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house on "Dragonflies Rule!" from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 in Room 1124 of the Academic Surge Building, 455 Crocker Lane, UC Davis. It's free and family friendly.
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Microgreen. photos by Kathy Craig
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Growing Microgreens at Home

November 3, 2022
Growing microgreens at home can be a fun and easy hobby, especially during winter when a bit of fresh green leaves will be very welcome.
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This is an American rubyspot, Hetaerina americana, photographed at a small stream in the inner Coast Range. (Photo by Greg Kareofelas)
Bug Squad: Article

Dragonfly Enthusiasts, Unite! Open House Set Nov. 6 at Bohart Museum

November 2, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you dragonflies fascinate you, and you wish to know more about them, be sure to attend the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house at UC Davis on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 6, on "Dragonflies Rule!" The open house, free and family friendly, set from 1 to 4 p.m.
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Man standing next to a fruit tree that is 4 1/2 to 5' tall.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

The Fruit Bush Method for Backyard Orchards

November 2, 2022
By Anne E Schellman
Ed Laivo began promoting the idea of the "fruit bush method" in the 1990's as a way to make tree fruit more available to home gardeners. Most fruit trees grow too tall and become unmanageable. Fruit is difficult to pick, and most of it falls to the ground.
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UC IPM
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UC IPM Master Gardener Needs Survey

November 2, 2022
By Lauren Fordyce, Karey Windbiel-Rojas
The UC IPM Urban and Community program is looking for ways to better serve UC Master Gardeners and the residents of California. We have created a brief survey to gather feedback on how we can improve IPM-related education and resources.
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