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Spring is around the corner, which means it is time to plant. Starting from seed can be a gratifying and economical way to grow many edibles and ornamentals, but choosing seeds can be confusing.

Pesticide use. Climate change. Habitat destruction. Scientists report all these factors result in declining insect populations in general and in colony collapse for honeybees. As backyard gardeners most of us are observing fewer butterflies both in numbers and varieties.

UC ANR is hiring Area Agronomy and Weed Science Advisor (Applied Research and Extension). Please follow the link https://ucanr.

Biologist Amy Worthington, assistant professor, Creighton University, Omaha, Neb., will discuss her research, "A Host of Hardships: The Costs of Harboring a Long-Lived Parasite," at the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology seminar on Wednesday, March 8. She will speak at 4:10 p.m.

It wouldn't make the news, even if it were a "Slow News Day." "Lady in Red Climbs Neon-Pink Petals in Search of Aphids." Lady beetles, aka ladybugs, are coming out of their winter hibernation now and they're hungry. Aphid-hungry. We spotted this lady beetle Feb.

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) has been awarded a $1 million UC Climate Action Innovation & Entrepreneurship grant for its VINE Climate Smart Agrifood Innovation Program.

David Gonzalves started on Feb. 1 as director for University of California Cooperative Extension in Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties.

I enjoy taking leisurely strolls through my garden, meandering among the flowers, and taking in the spectacular colors, textures, and scents. This delightful feeling does not need to end when it's time to go back indoors; just cut some of the blooming flowers from the garden and pop them into vases.

NEW! We now provide an up-to-date Calendar of Events hosted by Master Gardeners live on the air every week! Learn more and listen to "In The Garden" radio show podcasts.