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Blog by Cindy YeeMany years ago, my father planted a purple fig (Ficus carica) cutting from a neighbor in his backyard.  He did not know the name - my guess is Black Madeira, but I'm not a fig expert.  Thirty years later, the tree is still doing great. Our daughter and son-in-law live there now,…

 During a chat with a friend 19 years ago, I heard there was an opportunity to learn more about one of my lifelong passions--gardening. She said after certifying in this UC Marin Master Gardener program, I could not only learn more about plants, soil, and sustainable gardening to improve my own success…

 The Gulf Fritillary, Agraulis vanillae, seems like two different butterflies rolled into one. When it spreads its wings, it's as orange as a pumpkin. When it's resting, it's silver spangled, drawing the same kind of attention as a colorful flag flying in the wind.Its host plant is the passionflower…

UCOP invites employees to comment on policy revisions for online program management and faculty conduct.

 En agosto celebramos a los mercados de granjeros, a quienes cultivan, cosechan y llevan alimentos frescos a nuestras mesasEn el norte de la Bahía de Monterrey, Lupita Quintero se dedica con pasión a cultivar flores en su pequeño rancho. Cada semana, se prepara para llevar lo mejor de su cosecha a los…

 Weeds are a perennial problem for gardeners.  One of the most feared weeds for pet owners is the “foxtail”.  The “foxtail” is the seed from a variety of different grassy weeds, and the seed has barbed awns (stiff bristles) with a sharp point that goes in easily and barbs that prevent the…

 Weeds are a perennial problem for gardeners.  One of the most feared weeds for pet owners is the “foxtail”.  The “foxtail” is the seed from a variety of different grassy weeds, and the seed has barbed awns (stiff bristles) with a sharp point that goes in easily and barbs that prevent the…

 Honeybees (Apis mellifera) are the only bees you may see in your garden year-round. Other bees are seasonal, with different species appearing at different times of the year. Here are three of the California native bees you may see in your garden during September; all are important pollinators:…