This is the most recent Avocado Seminar sponsored by the CA Avocado Society, the CA Avocado Commission and the University of CA Cooperative Extension. It covers the background on avocado pollination, ...

These are both common names for the amazing Hellebore. It has 22 species of evergreen herbaceous perennials all in the Ranunculaceae family. Originating from Europe and Asia, as well as Turkey and ...

While tending your landscape and garden this spring, keep an eye out for pink hibiscus mealybug (PHM), an invasive insect that has already been found in parts of Southern California. PHM could make ...

Gardens can be a lot of work. There is planting, watering, weed and insect control, fertilizing, and more. At the very least you can expect a few minutes to an hour or more a day, depending on garden ...

The post summarizes findings from two studies presented in a panel session during workshops at UC Merced in October 2024, co-sponsored by the California Institute for Water Resources and Secure Water ...

CropManage is a free online decision-support tool for water and nutrient management of vegetables, berries, agronomic, and tree crops. Based on research and field studies conducted by the University ...

The best time to repot container plants is in early spring, just as new growth begins. Instructions on repotting are basically the same for houseplants and for outdoor potted plants. Because the soil ...

Both Yu-Chen and Mark have been approached this past week with people bearing strawberry leaves with an odd-looking white deposition on them. The sample submitted to Yu-Chen is the third photo below.

San Joaquin County AgVenture is an interactive, educational program designed to teach third graders about the importance of agriculture in San Joaquin County. Established in 2006, this free event ...

William "Bill" Weitkamp, Jr., UC Cooperative Extension livestock and natural resources advisor emeritus, passed away in Arroyo Grande on Dec. 18, 2024. He was 85. Weitkamp, who served with UCCE for 35 ...

We are recruiting for brand ambassadors. The Brand Ambassador Certification Program is designed to encourage colleagues to actively steward effective branding for the University of California ...

It was a special moment for Bohart Museum of Entomology scientists when a 12-year-old boy walked into the insect museum with his father and stopped to look at bee specimens. “It was so fun meeting Eli ...