Predators employ a diversity of behavioral and morphological adaptations to successfully capture their insect prey, UC Davis doctoral candidates Christofer Brothers and Emma “Em” Jochim told the crowd ...
Take an adventure into the world of epiphytes! Learn their history, care, and their many varieties: bromeliads, tillandsias, epiphyllum, epiphytic ferns, and orchids. Click the image to learn more and ...
We will be on hand to discuss this week's topic, ”Culinary Herbs- How to plant, grow and harvest." Consider using what you learn and cook with fresh herbs for the holidays. Click the image to learn ...
Learn about the varieties of citrus trees for backyard gardening, how to plant and care for them, and common pests, as well as the current status of the Asian Citrus Psyllid threat to our favorite ...
Yes, we live in a Mediterranean climate where water continues to be an issue. Design a drought tolerant garden by learning to select, plant, water and maintain the right plants that will thrive in ...
Learn the basics of composting and vermicomposting with Master Gardeners of Orange County. Find out about recycling organic waste: the right balance of greens, browns, air, and water, a little ...
It's November! We have a new, fresh edition of what we call our “what to do in the garden this month” show. This week on In The Garden with UC Master Gardeners, you will hear tips, ideas, and personal ...
The common insecticide imidacloprid, and the related active ingredients acetamiprid, clothianidin, dinotefuran, and thiamethoxam, belong to the pesticide group neonicotinoids. Neonicotinoids have been ...
As a gardener, you spend much time and energy tending to your plants and landscape. You water, weed, till, plant, trim, fertilize, and take pride in what your labors produce: fruits, vegetables, ...
Garlic (Allium sativum) is loved and respected around the world as a symbol of protection and luck. It is thought to impart strength and endurance and is prized as a natural medicinal remedy with ...
If you've ever closely examined a spider web, you know how incredible they are. But if you attended the Bohart Museum of Entomology open house last Saturday, you could make a spider web--using ...
You might think ticks are found only on hiking trails or in wild, natural areas, but in some parts of California, ticks can also live in backyards and neighborhoods. Californians living near natural ...