Projects

Projects

ADVANCING California's Nursery Industry & Public Horticultural Education

• UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars Commercial Plant Introduction

• Plant Trials Program for sustainable landscape plants

Laying the groundwork for bringing California native plants and other heat- and drought-tolerant species from the UC Davis Arboretum's collection to California nurseries and home gardeners.

• Helping the Honey Bees

• ‘UC Verde’ ® Buffalograss

Partnering with industry to promote the use of hardy, water-conserving turf grass for lawns and landscapes.

• Green Futures Campaign

Bringing horticultural careers and educational opportunities to the attention of high school students.

• Quality Tree Initiative

Improving nursery tree stock production through education for growers utilizing the latest research information.

• Urban Run-off Water Quality Research

Characterizing neighborhood run-off water, educating gardeners on their role in reducing pollutants in natural waterways, and producing models for urban planning.