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Spill the Beans: Article

My Fall Cleanup Guidelines

November 28, 2022
by Melody Kendall I love my garden. It never fails to make me smile. Even in the fall my plants continue to provide blissful, calming vistas when viewed over my morning mocha. My dahlias, though succumbing to the inevitable yearly fall powdery mildew attack, still produce colorful blossoms.
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Fava bean seed. photos by Sheila Clyatt
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Bean There, Do That!

November 28, 2022
I understand that beans are considered boring, except by youth who celebrate their more odiferous side effects. But as gardeners, be advised, that the simple bean can be the highlight of your winter garden. To justify this praise, I will focus on the highly underutilized but extraordinary fava bean.
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Desert Research and Extension Center sign
ANR Adventures: Article

The desert blooms

November 27, 2022
By Deanne Meyer
It seems like short weeks are super packed. Last Monday Darren Haver and I drove to the Desert Research and Extension Center (REC). It was great to visit with Jairo, Stacey and Gilberto on our wagon ride around the REC. It was nice to see Kat as well.
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UCCE Livestock & Range blog
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Rancher seminar :: Dec. 6, 2022 via Zoom

November 27, 2022
By Devii R Rao
Please join the San Benito Weed Management for our 21st Annual Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers. Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Location: via Zoom Deadline to register: December 5, 2022 Register here: https://bit.
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Colorful trees in autumn line the edge of a parking lot.
Green Blog: Article

Where do fall colors come from?

November 26, 2022
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Did you ever wonder why trees "turn" color in the fall? The short answer: It's primarily a function of long, cool fall nights and short, sunny days.
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This is what art enthusiasts can expect to see when they attend the Entomology (ENT) 001 Art Show: "Insects in the Anthropocene," on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at UC Davis.
Bug Squad: Article

UC Davis Art Show: Insects in the Anthropocene

November 25, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
You won't want to miss this. When two talented entomologists/artists from the University of California, Davis, collaborate and teach classes, you'll want to see the work that their students create. And you can do just that from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov.
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Under the direction of assistant professor Emily Meineke, students work in the Labudio (lab+studio) space in Room 128 of the Environmental Horticulture Building. (Photo by Gale Okumara)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Art Show, 'Insects in the Anthropocene,' Set Nov. 29

November 25, 2022
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
An Entomology (ENT) 001 art show, "Insects in the Anthropocene," will be hosted by UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology faculty members Emily Meineke and Diane Ullman from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29 in the Labudio (lab+studio).
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