Ongoing research

Virginia creeper leafhopper and Western grape leafhopper peak egg laying from the overwintering adults has passed (Fig. 1 & 2). Monitoring efforts during the week of May 14th showed the first emergence of VCLH nymphs for the season (see Table 1/Figure 3 for # VCLH nymphs per leaf).

On June 22, Governor Jerry Brown signed the state budget for fiscal year 2018-19, which contains a new line item for UC ANR within the UCOP budget. UC ANR will have the same amount of funding from the state for the upcoming year as we had this year.

Sarah Morran is a post-doctoral researcher with Brad Hanson's lab at UC Davis. Recently, three new post-doctoral researchers have joined the Weed Science Group at UC Davis.

Just call it "15 Minutes of Aim." That's how long it takes to toss 2,000 water balloons. Or, rather, that's how long it takes the Bruce Hammock laboratory at the University of California, Davis, to toss 2,000 water balloons.

Book of the Month - Epitaph for a Peach Ornamental Plant of the Month - Philadelphus lewisii Edible Plant of the Month - Pumpkins Recipe of the Month - Szechuan Noodle Salad...

Western tussock moth (Orgyiavetusta) caterpillars are beautiful and abundant around the state in late spring/early summer, but like some other caterpillars, they possess chemical defenses that can trigger allergic reactions, commonly in the form of a rash.

Lavender Plant Care Jackie Woods UCCE Master Gardener Planting areas: prefers mild winters, warm, sunny summers and well-drained soil Size: 1' to 4' wide depending on variety Bloom season: summer Exposure: prefers full sun Pruning needs: prune after flowers are spent or in early fall Water needs: wa...

It is easy to take for granted the improvements to our current produce selections made possible by decades and centuries of careful observation by farmers, nurserymen, plant breeders and even plant hobbyists.

Sandy Szukalski and I enjoyed a visit to the McKinley Elementary School Garden this past week.

In this issue: Sustainable You! Camp State Field Day Ventura County Fair Entries Information Club Happenings: Mupu 4-H and Mira Monte 4-H...