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Entomologist Eliza Litsey, who received her bachelor's degree in entomology this year from UC Davis, shows some of the water bears (tardigrades) available in the Bohart Museum of Entomology gift shop. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Bohart Museum of Entomology Gift Shop: 'Tis the Season for Water Bears

December 12, 2019
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Move over, teddy bears. There's a new bear in town to covet, cuddle and cherish--a water bear or tardigrade. The plush stuffed animals are hot items in the gift shop of the Bohart Museum of Entomology, located in Room 1124 of the Academic Surge Building on Crocker Lane, UC Davis campus.
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Oleander leaves with damage to leaves by freezing weather. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Winter is Coming- IPM Tips for Yard and Garden

December 12, 2019
Days are getting shorter and evenings cooler as winter approaches. Sweater weather also means a change in the to-do list around the yard. Here are a few things to consider when preparing your landscapes and gardens for winter.
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Master Gardener's presentation
UCCE Riverside County: Article

Community Settlement Association's Garden Club Family Day

December 12, 2019
By Chutima H Ganthavorn
On the first Thursday of every month at the Community Settlement Association in Eastside Riverside, garden club members gather to participate in a monthly club meeting with CalFresh Healthy Living, UC's Nutrition Educator Itzel Palacios-Sanchez.
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Bill Wilson, Alturas Sunrise Rotary president, with UCCE director Laura Snell, and Sadie Camacho, 4-H program representative.
ANR Employee News: Article

Rotary donates $5000 to 4-H in Modoc County

December 12, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The Alturas Sunrise Rotary donated $5000 towards the Modoc County Forever 4-H Endowment. This endowment, established in 2018 amid state budget constraints, is intended to support the 4-H program in Modoc County for generations to come.
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Touring the Garden of the Seven Sisters - UC Master Gardeners, San Luis Obispo County
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

2019 Year in Review

December 12, 2019
By Maria Murrietta
The UC Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County covered a lot of territory in 2019. Our 90 volunteers recorded over 5,000 volunteer hours and 1100 continuing education hours. Here's a snapshot of the 2019 activities and what we have planned for 2020.
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Director of the UC Integrated Pest Management Program, Jim Farrar, eats a bug for breakfast to show his commitment to UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.
ANR News Releases: Article

Giving Tuesday donations exceed UC ANR expectations

December 12, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
On Giving Tuesday 2019, donors gave $130,311 over 24 hours for UC Cooperative Extension, statewide programs and research and extension centers that make up the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources network.
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HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

Apologies

December 12, 2019
Apologies... Had some minor calendar and computer problems and missed posting HOrT COCO blog earlier this week. Should be on-track for next week...
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Cabbage December
Healthy Central Sierra: Article

December's Harvest of the Month: Cabbage

December 11, 2019
During the month of December, cabbage has had a chance not only to grow to its full size and density, but also to experience some cool weather, which helps it become sweeter and mellower in flavor.
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