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Bountiful Peppers Depend on Special Attention

May 1, 2025
By Help Desk Team
One of the comments we hear frequently at our Master Gardener Demonstration Garden is “I’ve tried but I can’t grow peppers” or “My plants never produce any decent peppers”. We hear your frustration! While pepper plants are not hard to grow, it can be tricky getting them to set fruit. Peppers have some unique…
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UC Davis doctoral candidate Alison Blundell showing nematode specimens at UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Congrats to Outstanding UC Davis Doctoral Candidate Alison Blundell

May 1, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Congrats to Alison!Doctoral candidate Alison Blundell of the laboratory of associate professor Shahid Siddique, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, is the recipient of the 2025 John M. Webster Outstanding Student Award from the Society of Nematologists.We are so proud of her and her…
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Photo by Ankith Choudhary via Unsplash.com
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Article

Plant for Pollinators

May 1, 2025
By Cathrin Callas
  Pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, and birds play an important role in pollinating your vegetable garden and supporting a healthy ecosystem. However, habitat loss, disease, and pesticide use have contributed to the decline of these species. You can help pollinators by selecting a wide…
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Photo by Arizona Pest Management Center, University of Arizona
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Article

Check Your Pesticides

May 1, 2025
By Cathrin Callas
 As of Jan 1, 2025, a class of pesticides called neonicotinoids have been banned for nonagricultural outdoor use as they have been linked to a decline in honey bees and other pollinators. Although the pesticides are no longer for sale at garden centers and retail stores, you might have them at your home…
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Supporting Small Farms: Article

Networking and Extension through the International IPM Symposium

May 1, 2025
By ZinThuZar Maung
The International Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Symposium is held every three years, and the venue rotates in different places. This year was the 11th time and the event happened in a city on the Pacific coast of California, San Diego, from March 3 to 6, 2025. Emily Kraus, Small Farms and…
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Best Meeting Practices

Empower Your Meetings — Make Them MatterMeetings should be more than mere calendar entries—they're dynamic opportunities to connect, decide, collaborate, and innovate. At UC ANR, our Best Meeting Practices are crafted to ensure every gathering is inclusive, purposeful, and effective. On this page:Better…
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Working with Others

On this page: Adults as LearnersBetter meetingsBuilding TrustDiversity, Equity & InclusionFacilitation skillsIntegrate your programsOffice communicationPeople management and LeadershipWorking remotely Adults as Learners Remember to use adults learning principles in planning your field day…
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