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Margaret Lloyd, wearing a white, wide-brimmed hat and holding a clipboard, grabs a handful of soi from a tilled field.

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UC ANR hires experts in small farms, groundwater, forestry, soil health, youth development

July 14, 2025

By Michael Hsu, Pamela S Kan-Rice

To help farmers and other Californians address emerging issues, the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has hired more UC Cooperative Extension experts with a wide range of skills and experience. New UC Cooperative Extension specialists, advisors, coordinators and educators around the…

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Adult coyote walking through grass area with prey in its mouth.

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Rodenticides: Further Restrictions in 2025

July 14, 2025

Toxic baits, or rodenticides, used to control rodents around the home and garden can harm nontarget animals, such as pets, birds, coyotes, and other wildlife. To reduce these negative impacts, California has passed several laws to limit what rodenticides can be used, how, and by who. Here’s what you need to…

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[PODCAST] Plumeria

July 8, 2025

Plumerias! Maybe the most coveted of the tropical flowers grown and blooming now in Southern California! While more likely identified as Hawaiian being a favorite flower for leis, they are actually endemic to Mexico and Central America. But any tropical environment in the world is ideal for the growing…

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Native Plants for Shade

July 7, 2025

On our hot summer days, shady garden areas can offer welcome respite from the heat. One of the challenges of gardening in shade, though, is adding interest through color, because it can be difficult to find plants that bloom in shade. Incorporating native plants in your garden can greatly increase the…

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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus Throughout CA

July 7, 2025

By Lauren Fordyce

Mosquito season is in full swing in California, and the deadly West Nile virus is making its way around the state. Health officials have identified the virus in 17 counties and there has been 1 confirmed human death so far this year. West Nile virus is one of several diseases that can be transmitted to…

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UC Master Gardener chronicles his path to tending The Huntington's roses

July 7, 2025

By Caroline D Champlin

Stephen Reid credits the UC Master Gardener program for preparing him for his role as assistant curator for the rose portion of the famous botanic garden in Pasadena.

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Dogs Sniff Out Pest Problems

July 2, 2025

By Lindsey Hack

Dogs use their keen sense of smell to help humans every day. Their powerful noses alert us to danger, aid in search and rescue operations, and even have the potential to diagnose diseases. But did you know that some dogs have been trained to sniff out potential invasive pests? Enter—the detector dogs! …

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Discoloration and distortion of peppers from Cucumber Mosaic Virus. Dennis H. Hall, UC IPM Program

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A Virus in the Garden – Part II

July 1, 2025

A virus can reduce a plant’s growth, lower its yield, and result in inferior fruit, vegetables and flowers. Viruses are often very host specific. Recognizing symptoms can help you take appropriate action, where possible, to manage a virus and hopefully prevent its spread. The following are several viruses…

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This Month In The Garden – July 2025

June 30, 2025

July! Getting hotter right? This week on In the Garden with UCCE Master Gardeners radio show, Teena and Katrina bring you another new monthly tips and tricks program with things to plan for this month of July. Each month, we talk about the changing water requirements in your garden. More so this…

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