2012_Educational_Programs
2012
Biological Control in Ornamental Plant Production Symposium
January 18, 2012 San Marcos CA (includes presentations)
attendance 69
Insect ID, Scouting, Spray Evaluation, and Resistance Management
May 24, 2012 Monrovia Nursery, Woodlake CA (includes presentations)
attendance 69
Effective Use of Pesticides to Produce Ornamental Plants While Protecting Water Quality
(1/2 day English, 1/2 day Spanish)
June 5, 2012 Ventura
attendance 40 English + 15 Spanish = 55 total
Risk Management Workshop for Nursery and Greenhouse Managers (Long Beach)
June 12, 2012 Long Beach
attendance 11
Risk Management Workshop for Nursery and Greenhouse Managers (Watsonville)
June 26, 2012 Watsonville
attendance 11
ABCs of Horticulture (English Session)
July 25, 2012 San Marcos CfAHR
attendance 22
ABCs de la Horticultura (Sesión en Español)
July 26, 2012 San Marcos CfAHR
attendance 25
Nursery and Greenhouse Runoff Treatment Workshop
August 21, 2012 UC Davis
attendance 55
Farm Water Quality Planning and Evaluation of Management Practices
September 5, 2012 Carpinteria
attendance 50
Erosion and Pesticide Runoff Management in Nurseries
September 27, 2012 Watsonville
attendance 31
Nursery/Floriculture Disease Management Symposium
October 25, 2012 Watsonville
attendance 96
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Keep your Garden Healthy as it Kicks into High Gear - April Garden Tips
As April unfolds, California gardeners eagerly anticipate the season's lush beauty. With frost receding into memory and temperatures climbing, it's time to welcome a fresh wave of blossoms and produce. Whether you reside in the north, south, or somewhere...
How Many Earthworms are Enough?
Perhaps you've seen them. You're digging into the soil to plant something and as you dig you run across a few earthworms. Most of us have heard from childhood that worms are good for the soil. You may also be aware of vermiculture, or worm composting,...
Yellowjackets
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Cultivating History and Community with The Heritage Rose Garden of Jackson, California
Cultivating History and Community with the Heritage Rose Garden of Jackson, California
Nestled in the heart of Amador County lies the Heritage Rose Garden, where the beauty of old roses meets the spirit of community. Here, UC Master Gardener volunteers...
Creating a Family Garden Bed
Most of us in urban and suburban areas don't have enough room for a large edible garden. Our space is limited for growing vegetables, so we need to try different techniques to maximize our yields.
The Family Garden Bed at Our Garden demonstration garden...
Pruning Roses and Cultivating Beauty
Pruning roses is not just a chore; it's an important practice for nurturing vibrant, healthy roses and fostering the beauty of your garden. In California, where the climate is favorable for growing roses, understanding the significance of pruning is key...
Bermuda Buttercup
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Blue Eyed Grass
Blue Eyed Grass
By Andrea Peck UCCE Master Gardener
Common name of plant: Blue-Eyed Grass
Scientific name: Sisyrinchium bellum
Planting area: USDA Zones 4-9
Size: 6-18” tall, 6-12” wide
Bloom Season: Spring to...