Posts Tagged: Master Gardeners

Swarms Visit the UC IPM Booth

Last Saturday, UC IPM staff greeted a swarm of visitors at their Picnic Day booth. Picnic Day, UC Davis' annual Open House event, invites people to visit the campus and interact with fun and educational exhibits. UC IPM has participated in Picnic Day for...

Solutions to Top 5 Tomato Plant Problems

From the UC Master Gardener Statewide Blog The tomato is one of the most versatile and rewarding plants to grow in a summer edible garden. According to a 2014 study by the National Gardening Association, 86 percent of homes with vegetable gardens grow...

IPM Workshop: Are You Registered?

Are you busy on Thursday, January 28? Are you a retail nursery/garden center employee, Master Gardener, or someone interested in learning more about garden pests in southern California? If so, join us for a one-day, jam-packed IPM workshop covering...

New Video: Weed Out Unwanted Plants to Conserve Water

Weeds don't just look unsightly, they also rob other plants of water, says a UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) expert in a new water conservation video released today. Any loss of water is a concern as California's fourth summer of drought...

Don’t Grow Crazy – An Update on California’s PlantRight Program

[From the April 2015 issue of the UC IPM Retail Newsletter] Choosing the right plant for the right place is a key element to protecting California's rich natural ecosystems. When used appropriately, plants offer us nourishment, beauty, sanctuary, and...

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