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Fresno, CA—February 1, 2024

UC IPM is offering 3 hands-on, in-person workshops throughout California in 2023 and 2024. The Retail IPM Training is designed especially for retail employees, managers, owners, and affiliates to gain new skills to better serve customers and keep them coming back! Each workshop will begin at 9:00 a.m. and finish at 3:00 p.m. PDT. Registration is $40 per person and includes breakfast, lunch, and materials. See the agenda and additional details on the Retail Training and Workshops webpage.

Sign up for the IPM Training for Retail Nurseries & Garden Centers workshops!

California’s largest 3-day show of its kind returns to Cal Expo February 2-4, 2024!

12:00 PM – Fruit Trees, from Bareroot Babies to Decades of Abundance

Presenter: Julie Barbour, Our Water Our World Program Educator

1:00 PM – Landscapes Without Limitations – Big Ideas for Small Spaces

Presenter: Michael Glassman, Landscape Designer and Author

2:00 PM – The 4 P’s Impacting Bee Health: Pests, Pathogens, Pesticides and Pasture – What we can do to support bee health supports our health

Presenter: Wendy Mather, California Master Beekeeper Program Co-Manager, Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of California at Davis

3:00 PM – Whole House Batteries and Storage, What are the Benefits and How Do They Compare with Generators

Presenter: Bill Horbaly, Connected Technology

California’s largest 3-day show of its kind returns to Cal Expo February 2-4, 2024!

11:00 AM – Myths and Facts of Landscape Tree Planting and Care

Presenter: Pam Bone, UC Master Gardener

12:00 PM – Do’s and Don’ts of Decorating, Avoid Costly Mistakes and Learn the Secret Tricks Designers Use to Enhance Your Space

Presenter: Becca Cason, Interior Designer, Furnitalia and European Kitchen and Beyond

1:00 PM – Your Landscape Can Be Your Living Space

Presenter: Roberta Walker, Roberta Walker Landscape Design, Sustainable Gardening Expert

2:00 PM – Roots, Fruits and Flowers – You Can Have It All; This is all about basic plant and soil care, and how with water, fertilizer and loads of beneficial insects, you can have an amazing yard and garden

Presenter: Julie Barbour, Our Water Our World Program Educator

3:00 PM – Contractor, Handyman or DIY? When to Use Each and When to Get a Building Permit

Presenter: Bill Horbaly, Connected Technology

California’s largest 3-day show of its kind returns to Cal Expo February 2-4, 2024!

11:00 AM – New Trends in Landscaping for 2024: Beneficial, sustainable landscapes that encourage pollinators and low maintenance

Presenter: Michael Glassman, Landscape Designer and Author

12:00 PM – How to Have a Healthy Lawn that Gets Nearby Flowers, Shrubs and Trees Thriving

Presenter: Julie Barbour, Our Water Our World Program Educator

1:00 PM – Your Landscape Can Be Your Living Space

Presenter: Roberta Walker, Roberta Walker Landscape Design, Sustainable Gardening Expert

2:00 PM – Do’s and Don’ts of Decorating, Avoid Costly Mistakes and Learn the Secret Tricks Designers Use to Enhance Your Space

Presenter: Becca Cason, Interior Designer, Furnitalia and European Kitchen and Beyond

3:00 PM – Whole House Batteries and Storage, What are the Benefits and How Do They Compare with Generators

Presenter: Bill Horbaly, Connected Technology