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You should come away with how to look at garden design with respect to function, your starting situation, basic principles design, irrigation and developing a landscape plan. This is a roadmap to the process, not an in-depth analysis. It starts with what do you want and what do you have,…

UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County

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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Spring Flowers

May 13, 2025

By Jennifer M Baumbach

Blog article by Karen MetzDriving around town, lately I’ve seen so many flowers. First the trees were blooming, now the roses are everywhere, also irises, geraniums, rock roses, lavenders and callas. It seems like our winter rains this year have given us such an amazing profusion of blossoms. …

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Nutrition Policy Institute team celebrates with a resolution recognizing their achievements

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Lorrene Ritchie, retiring in July, shaped evolution of nutrition programs

May 13, 2025

By Michael Hsu

Ritchie, who will retire as Nutrition Policy Institute director on July 1, has made extraordinary contributions in the study of a wide range of nutrition programs.

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Squash bee standing on a large green leaf.

UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series: Event

Webinar: Assessing Bee Exposure Risk and Potential for Habitat-Based Mitigation in California Agriculture

Jun 11, 2025

This webinar is part of the Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management series. Dr. Neal Williams, University of California Davis, will provide an overview of predictive framework (models) for assessing pesticide exposure risk to bees in working agricultural landscapes and evidence-based field studies to…

UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series

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Lady beetles, aka ladybugs, "keeping busy." (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bug Squad: Article

'Insect Wedding Photography' at Bohart Museum Open House

May 12, 2025

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

When the Bohart Museum of Entomology hosts its open house on Sunday, May 18, expect to see some "insect wedding photography."In other words, when insects "get busy."The theme: "Insects: Life Stages."The event, free and family friendly, takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. in Room 1124 of the Academic Surge…

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youth and adult laying side by side on their backs on a tiered platform

California 4-H Grown: Article

4-H Builds Resilient Volunteers and Teens for Mental Health Awareness Month

May 12, 2025

By Ally Lemmer, Jenna Colburn

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification equips California 4-H adults to identify and respond to mental health challenges in 12–18-year-old youth.

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California 4-H Grown: Article

The Program Assistant Experience

May 12, 2025

By Megna Nayar

Serving as a Program Assistant at the California 4-H State Leadership Conference is one of many opportunities to come back to 4-H as an alumni.

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Under the Solano Sun: Article

In the Garden-A Time to "Do" and a Time to Just "Be"

May 12, 2025

By Jennifer M Baumbach

Blog article by Paula PashbyI enjoy kicking back and looking over the accomplishments from a hard day in the garden. However, I will usually end up noticing other things that also need tending; a little pruning here and there or some weeds that I did not see before settling down in my comfy chair. During…

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