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Self-described "queen bee" Amina Harris at The Hive. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Celebrating Nature Day on Saturday, April 2

March 30, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Z Specialty Food will host a Nature Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 2 at The Hive, 1221 Harter Way, Woodland to emphasize the importance of honey, bees, pollination and conservation.
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DEI hiring support and training for supervisors

March 30, 2022
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
We are pleased to announce leadership development opportunities that provide additional support to hiring managers and search committees in order to promote a culture of diversity and inclusion in the hiring process.
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Photo by Tami Reece
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Basil

March 30, 2022
Basil By Ardis Neilsen UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Basil Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum Planting Area: USDA zones 2-11 Size: 2 -feet tall, 1- foot wide Growing Season: spring and summer Exposure: full sun Pruning Needs: remove flowers to encourage leaf growth Water Needs: regular watering B...
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"Queen Bee" Amina Harris of Z Specialty Food is also the executive director of the UC Davis Honey and Pollination Center. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Nature Day Celebration: Pride of Madeira, Pride of The Hive

March 29, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you've recently visited the pollinator gardens at The Hive, a family business owned by Z Specialty Food, 1221 Harter Way, Woodland, you've seen the spectacular Pride of Madeira, Echium candicans. Now another "pride" awaits.
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Adult female beetle stands on caster bean.
ISHB News: Article

New! ISHB-FD Symposium and Videos

March 29, 2022
By Randall Oliver
2022 ISHB-FD Symposium Set for April 27 and 28 Ready to take a deeper dive into the secretive world of invasive shothole borers?
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2022 ANR@Work Survey coming in April

March 29, 2022
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
We Heard You Your opinion matters! UC ANR employees are central to the success of our organization and mission and we strive to provide opportunities to gather your feedback. We are planning to launch the 2022 ANR@Work Survey in April. Your participation is highly encouraged.
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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Article

Spring 2022

March 29, 2022
Zinnias: Sickeness of the Eyes (Mal de Ojos) Preservation Pointers: Globe Artichokes: The Edible Thistle The Willis Linn Jepson Native Garden Renovation Project A German Rose: 'Pink Gruss An Aachen' Fruits and Vegetables Are Best From Your Own Backyard Solano County Water Agency Rebate Program Showi...
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