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A stick insect at the Bohart Museum of Entomology. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

The Bohart and The Sticks

June 2, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 When you think of sticks, you may think of the object you toss to your dog, what you step on while taking your morning walk, or "the stick people" masquerading as your family on the rear window of your car.But if you're at the Bohart Museum of Entomology, "sticks" can mean only one thing: the walking…
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Silverleaf Whitefly (Courtesy of UCR-CISR)
UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Event

Management of whitefly transmitted viruses in the desert Southwest

Jun 10, 2025

Do not miss this upcoming meeting hosted by The University of Arizona, Arizona Experiment Station and Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group (EVCWG) that is focused on the management of insect transmitted viruses in desert melon production. Two of our local UCCE Imperial County advisors, Ana Pastrana …
UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County
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UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

Napa Library Talk: Invasive Species - Your Knowledge Is Key To Control!

Oct 2, 2025

Help keep invasive species from ruining your garden and our unique state’s wildlife and native plant communities.Your Knowledge Is Key To Control! Invasive species can be insects, plants, animals and disease organisms. How do they get here and why are they a problem? What can you do to keep them out, monitor…
UC Master Gardeners • Napa County
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

The Amazing SEX Life of Avocados

June 2, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog article by Brenda Altman and SnugsI have been trying to grow avocados for several years. I have started the seeds with toothpicks many times, often forgetting to water them or letting the water become gooey with scum. I have planted many seeds, but they all died. I had an avocado plant that I…
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County 2025 Merced County Fair
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Event

2025 Merced County Fair

Jun 4, 2025 - Jun 8, 2025

The UC Master Gardeners of Merced County are excited to announce our participation in the Merced County Fair from Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 8! Visit our info booth in the Tioga Building for expert gardening advice and explore our unique 1950's inspired demo garden and 1950's soda shop…
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Amendments and Fertilizers

Sep 25, 2025

Program: In this informative presentation fertilizers and amendments will be discussed. Learn how and why to add them to your soil including the pros and cons of organic vs inorganic.Speaker: Keri Pon has been a UC Marin Master Gardener since 2011. She is involved with projects at the Indian Valley Organic…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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Leave grass clipping after mowing and reduce your need for fertilizer.
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Rethinking the Lawn

Aug 18, 2025

Program: In this presentation, you will learn why lawns are not eco-friendly, watch a short video that shows the best method to easily eliminate one, and discover how to decide the best use for the space. We will discuss the latest in walkable green plants, plus a host of other possibilities that will…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

Community Education Specialist Highlight Series: Michael Jaquez

June 2, 2025
By Ana Resendiz
 Michael Jaquez has always been passionate about agriculture and education. He and his family own and operate a farm in Ramona, San Diego, where they sell their products at the farmers' market. Before taking on this role, Michael was a high school teacher. He believes that being a technical assistance…
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