Every Saturday, volunteers from the Los Angeles Master Gardener program are available at The Huntington Ranch Garden in San Marino, California, to talk about sustainable gardening, to share gardening tips and to sample produce.
If someone had told me even ten years ago that I would be watching a Governor's budget release as closely as I did on Friday, I would have thought they were crazy. But, that's precisely what I did, in between other meetings. I wasn't alone, either.
It was one of the last summer days sunny with only the slightest nip in the air. Perfect weather to look over my garden and enjoy the remaining flowers and veggies and look forward to next year.
(Collaborative history of the UC Davis bee biology program.) George Haymaker Vansell (1892-1954) was a student at UC Davis who eventually helped with the instruction of entomology and apiculture beginning in 1920 and ending in 1931.
Do you find climate data confusing? If so, you're not alone! IGIS is pleased to co-host a webinar on Thursday January 23, 2020 at 12:30pm on an Introduction to Climate Data with our colleagues at Cal-Adapt.
It's almost become part of the season to post pictures of the many ways Japanese people use strawberry in food processing. And yes, it's all quite tasty. Believe me.
When you watch bats emerge at dusk in the summer from the Yolo Causeway, have you ever wondered what insects they eat? UC Davis doctoral candidate Ann Holmes has--and she's doing research on what's in their guano (feces).
UPDATE March 17, 2020 Due to coronavirus restrictions, all programs at the Haven have been canceled through May. The September pruning class remains open for registration. We will reschedule the spring classes if possible. Thank you for your understanding.
It was a great day at the Mary Farmar school garden! Every time I sign up for Master Gardener events, I get excited about getting out and working with my community alongside fellow Master Gardeners.