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Jim Downer is an Advisor who has worked extensively on tree - avocado especially - pathology. His title econpases Pathology of landscape ornamentals , Phytophthora Root Rot, Mulches, Potting soils, Palm horticulture, "climate ready" trees, arboriculture, Master Gardener Advisor.

It was a "Science of a Day" at the UC Davis Bohart Museum of Entomology open house last Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18. For three hours, six UC Davis doctoral students discussed their research and fielded questions from the 270-plus guests, ranging from pre-kindergarten students to senior citizens.

UC ANR is unique in the UC system.

The graphic design team worked throughout the fall to update logos in the UC ANR brand family, in English and Spanish, as well as an array of downloadable templates.

New skills? Extension Delivery? Building Support? Personal, Team and Office Management? Check out the Learning and Development website. Future webinars are posted and past webinar recordings are archived here. January Intro to Contracts & Grants and the Grant Tracking System January 29, 2020 9:30 a.

But if you feel adventurous and think you can pluck them from the wild, BE CAREFUL.

Harry Steven Dasher, emeritus 4-H youth advisor, passed away at his home in San Diego on Jan. 4, 2020. He was 68.

Subject: Control of Anthracnose on Sycamore Trees Advice for the Home Gardener from the Help Desk of the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County MGCC Help Desk Response to Sprays for Control of Anthracnose on Sycamores: Thank you for contacting the UC Master Gardener Program Help Desk with...

Client's Request: What bulbs can I plant in the spring? Where can I buy them? Thanks Help Desk's Response: Thank you for contacting the UC Master Gardener Program Help Desk with your question about bulbs that can be planted in spring.

It's often easier to prevent pests before they become a problem than to try and get rid of them once they infest a home. While some pests can be active year-round, cooler temperatures trigger some pests to find shelter indoors.