California red scale is a key pest of citrus in the SJV. Its life cycle starts as crawlers produced by overwintering females from the past season. Crawlers move and find a suitable place to start feeding. Once they have settled, they do not move. Current degree-day accumulation since the March 1 biofix (base…
F3 Local is a regional initiative working to build a more inclusive and resilient food economy in California's San Joaquin Valley. Through practical programs grounded in the realities of small-scale agriculture, F3 Local connects farmers, food entrepreneurs, and community members to the tools, training, and…
The UC Master Gardeners of Tulare/Kings County offer free classes, workshops, and events throughout the year. Our programs are designed for home gardeners of all experience levels—whether you're just starting your first vegetable garden or you've been gardening in Tulare/Kings County for decades, there's…
Can a honey bee participate in a maggot art activity?Yes, it can. And yes, it did.When the UC Davis Entomology Graduate Student Association (EGSA) hosted its annual maggot art activity in the Briggs Hall courtyard during the 112th annual UC Davis Picnic Day, a worker bee seemed to want to join in…
Join us for an exciting presentation on growing tomatoes and vegetables in containers! Discover the numerous advantages of container gardening, including space-saving solutions and easy maintenance. We’ll guide you through selecting the right containers, choosing the best soil and amendments and…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
Providing action and intentionality to our shared Principles. Welcome to a monthly series where each month the Workplace Inclusion and Belonging unit spins the dial and spotlights one of UC ANR Principles of Community and turns intention into action.Join in the unpacking of a new principle every month,…
Home Food PreservationLinks to UC safe food preservation resources.UC Home Preservation and Storage Publicationspublications from the UC regarding safe food preservation and storage.Food-Specific Resources on Home Food PreservationFood specific publications from the UC regarding safe food preservation and…
Preserve the best of our summer fruits. In this class we will demonstrate various ways to preserve stone fruit; canned fruit, softspreads, dessert sauces, bbq sauces, salsas, and more. Come join the fun!
