Ongoing research

By Bob Nikelwicz, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.  Last February I did a talk at the Napa County Library on dahlias and planting them in containers.  I like growing in containers as the shady areas in my backyard shift over the course of the year.  Dahlias need at least six to eight hours…

 One of the innovative and riveting games at the Bohart Museum of Entomology's recent open house on "Bees and Their Mimics" was "Bird Brain," created by UC Davis doctoral candidate Alexia "Lexie" Martin, a member of the lab of community ecologist Rachel Vannette, professor and vice chair of the UC Davis…

Do you have a toddler who is currently drinking cow’s milk? Do you live in California? You are invited to participate in a 1-year study regarding child milk intake. The purpose of this study is to see how the type of milk—whole fat vs low-fat 1%—consumed between the ages of 2-3 years old affects the health,…

This article is my annual review of UCCE Delta rice research and seasonal observations.

The Fall season is a vibrant and inspiring time for the UC Master Gardener Program. As the days grow cooler and gardens shift into their final burst of color and productivity, communities across Northern California come alive with celebrations of the harvest. Across the region, many UC Master Gardener…

 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,…