Test PB Collection: FTE

Learn about vertebrates in the orchard.

The bee and the butterfly. The honey bee and the Painted Lady. Apis mellifera and Vanessa cardui. They both wanted to sip that sweet nectar from a mustard blossom. The Painted Lady was there first. Sometimes it's "first come, first served" and sometimes it's "I'll have what she's having.

A few weeks ago when I was walking back from my mailbox I freaked out (technically I froze out of fear) when a rattlesnake slithered across my driveway a couple of feet in front of me. Thankfully I always keep my phone with me when I step out of the house in case of an accident or emergency.

Juanita Blakely Jones Elementary School kicked off their first Game On Health Fair April 24, 2019 to celebrate Every Kid Healthy Week. The health fair was a part of the Game On Grant the school received through Action for Healthy Kids.

It was a true honor to be able to speak about 4-H to the CAPS TV viewers. I was excited to work with Shelby Wright, Ventura County 4-H Ambassador and Adler Streigel of Loma Vista 4-H, an active member in local, area and state events.

June gloom will probably sock us in locally with some morning moisture which is great for the garden. It's a good time of year for dividing your bearded iris. KUCI staff host Katrina Kirkeby and fellow UC Master Gardener Teena Spindler and will fill you in on what to do.

California Fuchsia By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener California Fuchsia (Zauschneria, or Epilobium canum) Planting Zone: Sunset 2-11, 14-24; USDA 7-10 Size: 0.

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Soil solarization is a method home gardeners and farmers can use to manage soilborne pests such as weeds, disease pathogens, nematodes and insects. Solarization can reduce help reduce pesticides used to control these pests.