Ongoing research

Bug Squad blog template. Bumble bee on bull thistle
Bug Squad: Article

In Support of the UC Davis Bee Haven

March 31, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 A buzzworthy item...The UC Davis Bee Haven, maintained by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, is one of the beneficiaries of the UC Davis Give Day, now underway through 4:59 p.m., Saturday, Apri1 12. This is the ninth annual philanthropic event coinciding with the campuswide UC…
View Article
Sample benefits of stormwater management
Water Supply Security (WSS): Article

Stormwater Management in Southern California

March 31, 2025
By Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
Stormwater management is the strategic practice of controlling and utilizing stormwater runoff from precipitation events as a valuable water supply source. Its main goals are to protect our environment and create healthier, sustainable communities. Exhibiting many different methods and tools for rainwater…
View Article
California EFNEP: Page

EFNEP Impact

California EFNEP is making a positive impact in the lives of low-income families. Participants are making positive changes towards healthy living. They also report an increased knowledge of how to make healthy food and exercise choices with a limited budget.
View Page
Under the Solano Sun: Article

What to Do?

March 31, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog article by Ann Short, UC Master GardenerWell, I’ve never been a blogger, but from time to time I feel like there’s something I just need to put out there. Spring is hard on the heels of our wet and soggy winter, and while I was out puttering about in my garden yesterday morning, I was super concerned to…
View Article
Installing an operating a drip watering system for your home garden
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Installing and Operating a Drip Watering System

May 24, 2025

 Does your current irrigation system exceed 90% efficiency getting water to the root zones of your plants? This presentation will provide options and key considerations for drip irrigation to put the right amount of water in the right place when plants need it without excess runoff, over-spray, or waste…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
View Event
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at Compost Awareness Week

May 10, 2025

Description: The City of San Mateo is hosting a Compost Awareness event as part of Compost Awareness Week. UC Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer general gardening questions and explain how to care for your soil and the life in it.
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
View Event
Small space container gardening
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Small Space Gardening in Containers

May 31, 2025

 On a balcony or other small space, you can grow an amazing number of plants even without a patch of land. Learn about small-scale food and ornamental gardening in containers!  Master Gardeners Nancy Creveling and Ellie Samuel will cover the benefits of container gardening, what makes a suitable…
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
View Event