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    Going Native – A History

    There are lots of reasons to include native plants in your garden. But do you know when the native plant movement began in California and why the use of native plants is so important?  Theodore Payne (1872-1963) is generally considered the father...

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    Transforming Your Landscape: A Journey of Inspiration, Challenges, and Success - Part Two

    Watching the transformation of my front landscape over the past six months has been nothing short of exhilarating. Despite the challenges of an exceptionally hot summer, the plants have thrived, slowly acclimating to their new environment. This success...

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    The UC Master Gardener - and the Public - as IPM Ambassadors

    An effective UC Master Gardener volunteer should see themselves first as a gardener, then a student, as well as a teacher, a storyteller, and finally, a defender of our shared California waterways and clean air. It may not be obvious, but we all live in...

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    Horticultural Terms — Epizoochory: Another Form of Seed Dispersal

    Horticultural Terms — Epizoochory: Another Form of Seed Dispersal In the Summer 2024 edition of this blog, I highlighted the “eliasome,” a fleshy appendage on some seeds that allows ants to transport them into their nests to feed their...

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    Herb Study – Caraway

    Herb Study – Caraway Over the years, my wife and I have converted our home's yard from 1100 ft2 of lawn to a native, edible, and herbal wonderland. We continue to add unique and fragrant herbs that enhance the overall beauty and bounty of our...

 

 


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  • UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal delivering a substitute lecture when entomologist May Berenbaum was unable to attend to present the Wigglesworth Memorial Award Lecture.
    Walter Leal: The Energizer Bunny at Full-Industrial Strength

    When Walter Leal submitted his application in 2000 to join the faculty at the University of California, Davis,  one of his references wrote "He is like an Energizer Bunny that never runs down." "His references all described him as a full-time...


    By Kathy Keatley Garvey
    Author - Communications specialist
  • Ecologist Andrew Corbett, who holds a doctorate in ecology (joint program with UC Davis and San Diego State University) will present a seminar at 4:10 p.m., Oct. 21 in 122 Briggs Hall, UC Davis. It also will be on Zoom.
    Don't Miss This UC Davis Seminar by Ecology Researcher Andrew Corbett

    Don't miss this UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology (ENT) seminar by ecologist Andrew Corbett, a research associate with ENT who is also highly skilled in simulation modeling and instructional design. Corbett will speak on...


    By Kathy Keatley Garvey
    Author - Communications specialist
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    Check for Cabbageworms!

    If you recently planted cabbage, broccoli, or kale, (often called Brassicas and cole crops) keep an eye out for cabbageworms! The adult cabbageworm is a white butterfly with one to four black spots on its wings. They lay eggs individually on the...


    By Lauren Fordyce
    Author - Urban and Community IPM Educator
  • A migratory monarch butterfly nectaring on a pink zinnia in a Vacaville garden. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
    Zinnia Nectar: Flight Fuel for the Migratory Monarchs

    Zinnias are a great nectar source for migratory monarch butterflies as they wing their way to their overwintering spots along coastal California. How much do monarchs love zinnias? So much that sometimes a monarch will touch down on a zinnia...


    By Kathy Keatley Garvey
    Author - Communications specialist