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Lady beetle in flight. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly Away Home!

April 10, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Bug Squad Blog By Kathy Keatley Garvey"Ladybug, ladybug, fly away home! "Your house is on fire and your children are gone”Who hasn’t loved that nursery rhyme about ladybugs? (Actually, ladybugs are beetles, not bugs, but that’s a different story.)At the 111th annual campuswide UC Davis Picnic Day on…
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Orange gaillardia, lavendar catmint and lambs ear in garden.
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Page

Monthly Garden Checklist and Planting Guides

July in the GardenChecklist Keep height of mower high this month to encourage deeper roots in turf grass.Continue to deeply water young trees and shrubs. A raised rim of dirt, or basin, will help trap water and allow slower penetration. Deeply water to correct bitter cucumbers and help prevent…
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

How to Control California Ground Squirrels & Gophers!

May 2, 2025

How to Control California Ground Squirrels & Gophers ! A Free Workshop for Commercial Agriculture Friday, May 2,2025 8:30am—11:00amIn-Person at Barney Schwartz Park Paso Robles  Register at:Ground Squirrel & Gopher RegistrationOr call Mary at  805-781-5940   …
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UC Master Gardener Program of Riverside County: Document

Fact Sheets - Flowers

 Designed for children, each two-page fact sheet contains growing information, interesting or fun facts, ways to use plants in floral design and craft projects, and, if appropriate, nutrition information and use in healthy recipes and as seasonings.The information provided is research-based from…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Riverside County: Document

Fact Sheets - Herbs

 Designed for children, each two-page fact sheet contains growing information, interesting or fun facts, ways to use plants in floral design and craft projects, and, if appropriate, nutrition information and use in healthy recipes and as seasonings.The information provided is research-based from…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Riverside County: Document

Fact Sheets - Fruits & Vegetables

 Designed for children, each two-page fact sheet contains growing information, interesting or fun facts, ways to use plants in floral design and craft projects, and, if appropriate, nutrition information and use in healthy recipes and as seasonings.The information provided is research-based from…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Riverside County: Document

Fact Sheets - Native Plants

 Designed for children, each two-page fact sheet contains growing information, interesting or fun facts, ways to use plants in floral design and craft projects, and, if appropriate, nutrition information and use in healthy recipes and as seasonings.The information provided is research-based from…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Event

Central Sierra: Grow Your Own Festival (LT MG)

Jun 6, 2025

Join the UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin for a free community event celebrating the joys and benefits of edible gardening in high elevation regions.  Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event has something for everyone!Edible plants chosen specifically for Tahoe's…
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Event

Fires Safe Solutions for Design, Building, and Upkeep Webinar

May 5, 2025

THE UC ANR FIRE NETWORK PRESENTSFIRE SAFE SOLUTIONS FOR DESIGN, BUILDING, AND UPKEEP WEBINARDATE/TIME: MAY 5, 2025 FROM 6:30 - 7:30 PM PST REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR BY MAY 1, 2025! https://bit.ly/FireSafeSolutionsWebWe often equate reducing community risk of wildfire with hazardous fuels reduction…
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