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Retiring within 5 years? Take a UC retirement workshop to prepare

December 7, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Transitioning to Retirement workshops are offered by UC Davis for employees considering retirement within 5 years. The life changes that accompany retirement can be unexpectedly challenging and these virtual, Zoom workshops will help employees prepare. Topics & dates Staff sessions: 9 a.m.
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Jay Rosenheim digging a nest at UC Berkeley's Sagehen Creek Field Station, Truckee, in 1984.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Newly Inducted ESA Fellow Jay Rosenheim Didn't Set Out to Study Insect Science

December 7, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
He didn't set out to study insect science. Jay Rosenheim was a third-year physics major at the University of California, Davis, in 1981 whenon a lark--he enrolled in Professor Harry Kaya's Entomology 100 course. The professor inspired him, the class enthralled him, and insects captivated him.
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Top Gun photo courtesy ARTS
The Coastal Gardener : Article

Rose Awards Designated for California's Mediterranean Climate

December 7, 2020
By Sherida J Phibbs
It is that time again to think about sprucing up our landscapes and gardens. Bare root roses are starting to appear at our local nurseries. Look for these roses which were awarded The Local Artist designation for California's Mediterranean climate.
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Local Artist
The Coastal Gardener : Article

American Rose Trials for Sustainability

December 7, 2020
By Sherida J Phibbs
During my time as a Master Gardener in San Joaquin County, I was one of the evaluators gathering data and evaluating roses for the American Rose Trials for Sustainability. Being allowed to participate was educational as well as extremely rewarding.
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Photo by Jutta Thoerner
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Olive Trees

December 7, 2020
Olive Trees By Jutta Thoerner UCCE Master Gardener Plants we Love Olive Olea europaea Size of Tree: 10-40 feet high. Bloom description and season: small white to cream flowers in loose clusters in the axils of the leaves. Bloom time is in the spring.
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Victory workshop
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Victory Workshop

December 7, 2020
Victory Garden Workshop in San Luis Obispo The Victory Garden workshops consist of a series of four workshops that teach beginning gardeners the basics of starting a vegetable garden.
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Man shoveling compost

Composting Basics

December 7, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
If you've ever felt confused by the process of composting, you are not alone! Most gardeners experience confusion at some point over the following topics: What can I compost? Kitchen: fruit and vegetable scraps, tea bags, coffee grounds, and eggshells.
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Las Flores whole thing
Spill the Beans: Article

The Las Flores Learning Garden

December 7, 2020
by Mel Kendall On October 1, 2020 the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County and the City of Napa Parks & Recreation celebrated the groundbreaking of the Las Flores Learning Garden in Napa.
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Cooley spruce gall adelgids on needles of Douglas fir. (Credit: Jack Kelly Clark)
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Holiday Tree Pests

December 6, 2020
If you're planning to get a holiday tree for your home, you may find unexpected guests have already made their home in your evergreen selection. Common holiday trees such as firs, pines, and spruces can host pests such as aphids, scales, mites, bark beetles, or even praying mantis egg cases.
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Santa Cruz County: Article

4-H Recipe Swap Challenge

December 6, 2020
Dear 4-H Families, It has been a tough year not being able to see each other in person. We have lost a little bit of our Holiday spirit. We it is time to get our Holiday Spirit back in a 4-H way. Your family is invited to participate in the 4-H Recipe Swap.
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