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ANR Employee News: Article

UC Davis invites UC ANR to Remembrance Ceremony May 19

April 25, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 UC ANR employees are invited to join UC Davis on Monday, May 19, as the campus honors its community members who have passed away over the last year. Among the people who will be remembered is Anita Oberholster, a wine chemist and professor of Cooperative Extension in the Department of Viticulture…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Laurel Street Container Garden Tour

Event Date
May 14, 2025

Join the UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties for a free educational walking tour of the 25 round plant containers along Laurel Street. Learn how they selected the wide variety of beautiful plants you’ll see, and how to plant and care for them.The tour begins in front of Wells Fargo…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Laurel Street Container Garden Tour

Event Date
May 7, 2025

Description: Join the UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties for a free educational walking tour of the 25 round plant containers along Laurel Street. Learn how they selected the wide variety of beautiful plants you’ll see, and how to plant and care for them.The tour begins in front of…
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Top 5 Ways Gardeners Can Help Stop Invasive Species

April 25, 2025
By Lauren L Snowden
Did you know that your backyard, balcony, or community plot is more than just a space for flowers and veggies? It's also a frontline defense against invasive species! As gardeners, we’re uniquely positioned to protect local ecosystems, and the good news is—it doesn’t take a lot to make a big difference.Here…
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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: April 18 - May 8

April 25, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
 Whether the pest you face is plant or animal, remember safety first. Read labels thoroughly before opening containers that hold garden chemicals.TasksCheck drip and sprinkler systems – clean filters, check emitters, fix leaks, and re‐set timers.Watch for Western grapeleaf skeletonizer. Use Bacillus…
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