Ongoing research

Winter, a season often associated with tranquility and hibernation, presents challenges for gardeners and landscape enthusiasts. While the garden may appear dormant, much must be done to ensure its health and vitality.

As cooler weather finally arrives, bringing a refreshing break from our valley's scorching summer, it's a welcome shift for both us and our gardens.

In the last few blogs I have highlighted two different methods of seed dispersal: myremochory (via ants and eliasome) and epizoochory (via animals).

Hello everyone, THIS MESSAGE IS VERY IMPORTANTPLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY AND IN FULL! Ive received some news that I was hoping not to hear, but I had a feeling it might be coming our way.

Dear Colleagues, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has released 3 new Requests for Applications. 1) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) - Foundational and Applied Science Program.

In June, 2024, I wrote a blog about a magnificent old Prickly Pear Opuntia basilaris cactus garden located in the Pea Adobe Regional Park, just west of Vacaville, CA https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=60014.

Key takeaways Hydroclimate whiplash rapid swings between intensely wet and dangerously dry weather has already increased globally due to climate change, with further large increases expected as warming continues, according to a team of researchers led by UC ANR's Daniel Swain.

Jan. 8 statement about wildfires in Southern California by Max Moritz, University of California Cooperative Extension statewide wildfire specialist based in Santa Barbara Santa Ana winds can be expected at this time of year, but this episode seems unusually strong.

The workshop will feature presentations by various experts and researchers focusing on best irrigation and nutrient management practices tailored specifically for young orchards in the San Joaquin Valley.

You can meet the scientists, examine the collections, look through microscopes, hold walking sticks, and participate in a family arts-and-crafts activity. Those are some of the activities planned at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.