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Don't ask if the insects you find in your garden are "good bugs or bad bugs." Everything in your garden has a place, and your place should be a healthy, thriving garden--free of pesticides, says Frdrique Lavoipierre.

Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 30, for GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals to celebrate generosity worldwide. UC ANR programs can invite donors to help address important issues impacting all Californians.

In this issue: Winter Chilling of Pistachio: Consequences of Low Chill and Implementation of Online Chill Calculators Gills Mealybug Control 2021 Field Day: Nematode Management in Walnut and Almond 2022 Statewide Pistachio is going Virtual...

Learn just how to dry those fresh herbs too. UC Master Gardeners Katrina Kirkeby and Teena Spindler have tons of great ideas to keep you busy! Learn more and listen to "In The Garden" radio show podcasts.

New research from the University of California Nutrition Policy Institute suggests that a Harvest of the Month curriculum promoting fruit and vegetable intake, healthy beverage choices, physical activity, and the importance of local agriculture in school-aged children can improve school children's f...

Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula). Photo by Surendra Dara The spotted lanternfly (SLF) [Lycorma delicatula (Hemiptera: Fulgoridae)] is an invasive planthopper, which causes a significant damage to apples, grapes, stone fruit, trees used for timber, and other hosts (Dara et al. 2015).

Today is a bit of a slow day as many have likely started the holiday weekend early. I know Katherine is working on her turducken. I have started preparations, but prefer to incur the last minute chaos as much as possible. I do hope everyone takes time to acknowledge all that they have.

Giving Tuesday is a global day to #giveback. On the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, youll have the chance to join people around the world and support a cause close to your heart. We invite you to support our mission to grow healthier gardens and more sustainable landscapes.

Recently I was asked why an irrigation schedule could be projected for almond and citrus in the Central Valley (Almonds:) and why the same couldn't be done for the main avocado growing areas.

Mask requirements reminder COVID cases are on the rise again. While we continue to resume in-person activities, please be sure to follow mask requirements while at work or engaged in UC ANR activities.