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Avocado Great Has Passed - Bob Bergh
It is unfortunate that we allow the passing of individuals without recognizing their contributions....
A Little Cinderella
In its larval stage, it's a pest of cole crops.
As an adult, it's like a little...
Cozy Neighbor or Invader?
I have grown blueberries, Vaccinium sp., in containers for several years. I lost one plant...
Avocado Sunblotch Workshop - Sept 13, Escondido
Unlock the Secrets to HealthyAvocados:
Learn about Avocado Sunblotch...
Plant What You Love! Warm Season Veggies Workshop
Now is the time to plant warm season vegetables to harvest over the summer months, following the...
Master Succulent Centerpieces in Our Next Zoom Workshop
We will demonstrate how to create a beautiful, long-lasting and heat-friendly centerpiece for your...
Revitalize Your Garden with California Natives – Reserve Your Spot
An English garden in sunny Southern California? Oh, no! Let's go native and get the same effect. We...
They Quickly Learned What All the Buzz Was About
They quickly learned what all the buzz was about.
The bees.
When longtime beekeeper...
Seed Saving Workshop - Totally Tomatoes on August 24
In case you missed it, we are holding a seed saving workshop.
Did you know? Not all saved tomato...
Employee Comment: Proposed Presidential Policy – Externally Supplied Medications in UC Outpatient and Clinic Settings
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential...
2024: A Year of Disease and Pestilence
This year I was determined to create the “model garden” that I have long dreamed...
Spiders: Friends Not Foes
This time of year, as the heat increases and things start to get dusty, you might see a number of...
Avocado Cankers
Avocado Trunk Cankers
This has been a low rainfall year, and often with the low rainfall, cankers...
Formal Gardens: Artistically Arranged Plantings
Fascination with gardens can be traced to the earliest stirrings of civilization. Consider the...
UCCE Tulare County Hosts El Diamonte High School Student Intern, Mireya Molina
Mireya Molina, a rising senior at El Diamonte High School, joined UCCE Tulare County as a 2024...
A Honey of a Bee
Is there a doctor in the house? Is there a doctor in the courtyard? Is there a doctor in the honey...
Courtesy notice regarding annual systemwide payroll disclosure
Dear colleagues:
As part of the university's commitment to transparency and public accountability,...
EPA: Stop use of pesticide Dacthal (DCPA)
We wish to inform you that the EPA has issued an emergency order suspending the registrations of...
Life Without Plant Labels (or
Long ago, I learned the importance of labeling my plants even when I was confident that I would...