Beetle Mania featuring: Gabe Verduzco
This week we're talking to Gabe Verduzco from the UC Cooperative Extension. He's taken to social media to raise awareness about invasive beetles that could destroy native forests. Gabe also dropped some great advice for anyone that is thinking about starting their first garden but isn’t quite sure where to start. In the news, we are talking about tiny T-Rex arms, lanternfly labels, and bendy batteries.
Our Guest:
Gabe is a surfer, self-described "garden bro", and research associate that has taken it upon himself to make sure the public is aware of the effect some invasive species could have on our environment. He's been featured in the SF Chronicle, and was recently highlighted as one of the LA Times' "Plant PPL". Gabe's social media presence shows the speed and voracity with which invasives can alter the environment, but also takes care to feature the natural beauty of his world to show that it's worth protecting. He's also full of great advice for gardeners at every stage, and anyone that wants to know more about the plants that make our green places beautiful.
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