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ANR Employee News: Article

UC ANR brand refresh coming soon

August 30, 2025
By Linda Forbes
UC ANR will soon be rolling out a modern, authentic and unified brand portfolio that will raise the profile of UC ANR and our programs and institutes – while promoting brand cohesiveness and impact.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Names in the News

August 30, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Marnocha named Vice Provost for Research and Program Integration  Erin Marnocha will join UC ANR on Sept. 2 as Vice Provost for Research and Program Integration. In this position, she will oversee the program areas, program teams, and statewide programs and institutes. “We are excited to…
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ANR Employee News: Article

Celebration Corner

August 30, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC Cooperative Extension advisors brought home awards from the 2025 National Association of Agricultural Agents Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference.
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Blossom end rot tomatoes
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Tomato Plant Problems & How to Manage Them

August 30, 2025
By Linda Stiles
Home gardeners may experience disappointing results when growing tomatoes because the plants and fruit are susceptible to several common abiotic (nonliving) disorders, as well as attack by diseases and other pests. The nonliving causes are often attributable to environmental or cultural factors, or…
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Herbs
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Grow Your Own Herbs and Unlock Your Kitchen's Potential - Willow Glen

Jun 20, 2026

Imagine adding the vibrant flavor of fresh, homegrown herbs to your favorite dishes. From the peppery bite of basil to the soothing aroma of lavender, learn how to nurture your own supply of delicious and fragrant herbs.Join UC Master Gardener volunteer Marilyn Becker to discover the secrets to a thriving…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

The Monarch Butterfly Crisis: What's Happening and How You Can Help - Willow Glen

May 16, 2026

Monarch butterflies are disappearing, and their future is in our hands! Ready to be part of the solution? Join us for an inspiring workshop with Santa Clara County Master Gardener Rebecca Schoenenberger. You'll explore the secret life of monarchs, from their incredible migration to their fragile life cycle…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Now is the Time for Homegrown Tomatoes - Willow Glen

Apr 18, 2026

Tomatoes are popular summer vegetables grown in the home garden. UC Master Gardener Bob Bowe will share some history, discuss types of Tomatoes (Hybrid or Heirloom, Indeterminate & Determinate), Diseases & Pests and how to manage them, growing from seeds or seedlings, planting, watering, fertilizing …
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Syrphid fly on blanketflower, Gaillardia. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Bohart Museum Announces Open Houses

August 29, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Bees and their mimics and eight-legged encounters (spiders) will be among the themes at the Bohart Museum of Entomology open houses for the 2025-26 academic year.Tabatha Yang, education and outreach coordinator of the Bohart Museum, part of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology,…
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