Ongoing research

The internet abounds with information on gardening and is ripe with garden tips—but not all of these hold up under scientific scrutiny. Thanks to research from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), we can separate fact from fiction and help your garden thrive with evidence…

A week ago, it felt like fall would never arrive. But sure enough, the days have shortened, the temperature has cooled, and fall is finally here. So that means, it's time for a Fall Cleanup! A little effort now results in less garden work in the winter and early spring. Plus, your garden will look more…

 Have you ever wondered what bumble bees are thinking?Yes?Well, you won't want to miss this UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology seminar by UC Davis bee researcher Felicity Muth.Muth--yes, she's the one who wrote that wonderful children's book, "Am I Even a Bee?"--will present a seminar on …

By Cindy Kerson, UC Master Gardener of Napa County A walk in the park, a pause at a window overlooking your garden, or a day at the beach. We all know these are rejuvenating moments. But why? What happens in the brain to make them so? What are the chemical and physiological functions in your brain during…

California 4-H alumni Sudharsan Gopalakrishnan shares how 4-H opened doors for him to rise. He is a National 4-H STEM Mentor & Educator and adult volunteer with the National 4-H GIS/GPS Leadership Team.