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By Lori Palmquist Our wonderful website, which has been the hub of extraordinarily useful garden wisdom, will change radically by the end of 2024. UCANR is updating its look and functionality and moving its 521 websites to a more modern, secure, and reliable platform called Drupal.

By Dorothy Abeyta and John Fike The New Volunteer Training team headed by John Fike and Dorothy Abeyta prepares to launch 17 weekly training sessions for the Class of 2025. The sessions occur Thursday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the UCCE Bisso Lane Office in Concord.

Clients question Hello, I was given a business card and told to contact you. I have attached photos of a bug thats killing the leaves on my tree. What is it? Susan Hecklys response Thank you for contacting the UC Master Gardener Program Help Desk.

Most organizations have mission statements, but how often do you see one put into action? The U.C.

It's Friday Fly Day, when folks post images of flies. Flies seem to the entomological equivalent of Rodney Dangerfield's "I-don't-get-no-respect" quote.

Blister beetles, Grasshoppers, Endangered Species Act, & Common crupina...

Thoughts on Weeds and Moisture...

The spotted lanternfly is beautiful when its wings are open, showing off a striped yellow abdomen and ruby red and black polka dot wings. But the pest could become a menace in California.

If you don't have a fall or winter garden, prepare for spring planting. Tasks Repair damaged spots in cool-season lawns (such as tall fescue) by scratching with a rake, seeding and covering with mulch. Keep moist until the new grass seedlings are well established.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a science-based pest management process which focuses on managing the ecosystem for the long-term prevention of pests and the damage they cause.