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He didn't set out to study insect science. Jay Rosenheim was a third-year physics major at the University of California, Davis, in 1981 whenon a lark--he enrolled in Professor Harry Kaya's Entomology 100 course. The professor inspired him, the class enthralled him, and insects captivated him.

It is that time again to think about sprucing up our landscapes and gardens. Bare root roses are starting to appear at our local nurseries. Look for these roses which were awarded The Local Artist designation for California's Mediterranean climate.

During my time as a Master Gardener in San Joaquin County, I was one of the evaluators gathering data and evaluating roses for the American Rose Trials for Sustainability. Being allowed to participate was educational as well as extremely rewarding.

Olive Trees By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Plants we Love Olive Olea europaea Size of Tree: 10-40 feet high. Bloom description and season: small white to cream flowers in loose clusters in the axils of the leaves. Bloom time is in the spring.

Victory Garden Workshop in San Luis Obispo The Victory Garden workshops consist of a series of four workshops that teach beginning gardeners the basics of starting a vegetable garden.

If you've ever felt confused by the process of composting, you are not alone! Most gardeners experience confusion at some point over the following topics: What can I compost? Kitchen: fruit and vegetable scraps, tea bags, coffee grounds, and eggshells.

by Mel Kendall On October 1, 2020 the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County and the City of Napa Parks & Recreation celebrated the groundbreaking of the Las Flores Learning Garden in Napa.

If you're planning to get a holiday tree for your home, you may find unexpected guests have already made their home in your evergreen selection. Common holiday trees such as firs, pines, and spruces can host pests such as aphids, scales, mites, bark beetles, or even praying mantis egg cases.

Dear 4-H Families, It has been a tough year not being able to see each other in person. We have lost a little bit of our Holiday spirit. We it is time to get our Holiday Spirit back in a 4-H way. Your family is invited to participate in the 4-H Recipe Swap.

The following charts are updates of similar ones first presented here in 2015; they now include values through the 2019 harvest. They are helpful to appreciate the divergent paths that the wine grape industries in each county have been experiencing in recent years.