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A Kalanchoe by Any Other Name...
My mother bought me the cutest pink flowering plant in a little 2-inch bunny planter for...
Bud Break and Bloom of Walnut and Pecan: Similar Crops with Differing Habits
Walnuts and pecans represent two of the four major nut crops grown in California. The California...
California Dogface Butterfly Steals the Show
The California dogface butterfly stole the show at the Bohart Museum of...
Agdia Immunostrips for Diagnosing Phytophthora in the Field
The following article is a discussion of Agdia Immunostrips (photo 1 below) for...
Spring into Action: Grow Your Own Bounty! Plant now for a summer harvest. Join us for tips and tricks!
Now is the time to plant warm season vegetables to harvest over the summer months, following the #1...
Oh Woes, in a Wet Year - Anthracnose
So rain is great………as long as it doesn't cause problems like increased iron...
Thoughts on the Haven at Fifteen
The Haven was created in 2009: we celebrate our 15th anniversary this year. I joined the...
UC ANR guidelines for using AI tools in the workplace
With technology advancements such as ChatGPT, Google Bard and other artificial intelligence...
Is the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Bad?
The multicolored Asian lady beetle, Harmonia axyridis, has a bad reputation. There is a common myth...
An Evaluation of Pyraclonil in California Rice
A system of permanently flooded rice and a lack of diverse weed management techniques have selected...
2024 Second Report
General outlook After a brief spike in temperatures over the last few days, with highs in the...
2024 Second Report
General outlook After a brief spike in temperatures over the last few days, with highs in the...
Tomato Diary April 20-Notes to Self
Starting from seed can open the door to more variety, but it helps to keep...
2024 Second Report
General outlook After a brief spike in temperatures over the last few days, with highs in the...
2024 Second Report
General outlook After a brief spike in temperatures over the last few days, with highs in the...
2024 Second Report
General outlook After a brief spike in temperatures over the last few days, with highs in the...
A Special Day for UC Davis Distinguished Professor Walter Leal
Today (April 30) was a special day for entomologist Walter...
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT :: Assistant Professor of Extension in Weed Management
Position title: Assistant Professor of Extension/Assistant Cooperative Extension Specialist in Weed...
Haven Research Summary 2024
I've written previously about the Haven's research on bees and gardens. This work included a look...
Defend Your Garden: Learn Pest Management Secrets Now! Sign Up!
Lots of things are happening in the garden that can hurt your plants. Learn the difference between...