Ongoing research

Un grupo de investigadores y colaboradores de la Universidad de California est desarrollando tcnicas agrcolas innovadoras para cultivar agave en California sin comprometer los recursos naturales.

"Understanding the Dynamics of Plant-Animal Interactions in a Changing World." That's the title of conservation ecologist Paul CaraDonna's seminar that he'll present to the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology from 4:10 to 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2 in 122 Briggs Hall, UC Davis campus.

Sage By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Common name: Salvia or sage Scientific name: Pictured is Salvia microphylla x chamaedroides Christine Yeo' Planting area: USDA 7-24 Size: This specific species, 12-18 tall, 3-4 feet wide Bloom season: Mid-spring to late fall Exposure: Full sun or part shade...

Grandaisy Yellow By Andrea Peck UCCE Master Gardener Common name: Grandaisy Yellow Scientific name: Argyranthemum frutescens Planting area: USDA Zones 9-11 Size: 18-24 Bloom Season: spring to summer Exposure: full to partial sun Pruning needs: to promote midseason bloom Water needs: low Snapshot: If...

Bear's Breech By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Size: 4 feet tall (6 feet in bloom) and 3 feet wide Blooms: 2 feet flower spikes with flattened, hooded, multitoned white to lavender flowers. Blooming time is early spring. Pruning needs: remove flower stalks after bloom.

Wildlife Ponds By Phyllis Molnar UCCE Master Gardener What is a wildlife pond? It is a freshwater environment created to support and encourage wildlife including beneficial insects. A true wildlife pond does not use a water pump for air and water circulation.

The summer harvest was in full swing in the Edible Demo Garden in September. Volunteers harvested beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, and lots of summer squash...

Hello 4-H Families, We are kicking off the San Benito Fair today with our livestock shows. The 4-H council sponsor a sweet treat for the exhibitors and family at night during the fair. Cienega 4-H leaders are hosting this event this year.

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