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There are plenty of winter tasks This Season in the Garden and our Helpdesk regularly writes very timely blog posts which you can also access via our website. Just in! from UCANR Statewide: How to Care for Flood and Water-Damaged Plants.

There's "Beatlemania" and then there's "Beetle Mania." One involved the fanaticism directed at the English rock band, The Beatles. The other? It's taking place Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Bohart Museum of Entomology at the University of California, Davis.

An immense amount of rain has fallen across California in recent weeks. While rain is incredibly beneficial, in excess it can cause serious problems. The continued wet conditions opens the door for many pests, so see the list of dos and don'ts below for common wet weather pest prevention tips.

When I moved into my new house, one year ago this February, I had no idea that we had a crape myrtle on the property! When I first moved to Suisun, I discovered that the larger streets are lined with this flowering tree.

Beetles! And with an exclamation point! That's the theme of the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house, set from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 22 in Room 1124 of the Academic Surge Building, 455 Crocker Lane, UC Davis campus. It's free, family friendly and open to the public.

Sugar-feeding ants protect pests that infect trees and damage the fruit they bear. Insecticides are often a go-to solution, but may kill beneficial insects in the process, too.

Preserving Proteins By Dayna Ravalin UCCE Master Food Preserver Program Do you enjoy fishing, hunting game, or stocking up on a bargain at the grocery store? Knowing how to safely preserve proteins can save you time, reduce food waste, and help you prepare a healthy meal in a short amount of time.

Salvia rosmarinus: The Aromatic Herb Preservation Pointers: Kiwifruit Don't Let Them Drift By Your Window: A Word About Leaf Mold Get Ready Get Set, Go-Spring Soon! Dog Urine Spots on Your Lawn Rainwater Harvesting Norfolk Island Pine Master Gardeners in the Community Winter Gardening Guide...

51st Tri County Walnut Day February 2, 2023 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tulare County Agricultural Building 4437 S. Laspina St., Tulare, CA You may register here or pay the $10 fee at the door.

Erik Porse joined the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources on Jan. 11 as director of the California Institute for Water Resources.