A Garden Runs Through It - UCCE Master Gardeners of Colusa County

Camellia petal blight affects all cultivars of Camellia japonica. Camellia sasanqua is infected less often in California. Identification Infection by the Ciborinia camelliae fungus initially causes small, brown, irregularly shaped blotches in petals.

Most gardeners are aware that bees and butterflies are in decline, but did you know that habitat loss in also impacting birds, frogs and even turtles?

Does Your Lawn Need Water? Adjust your sprinklers (or turn them off) for the changing weather. Let the rain do the work! Don't pay for what you don't need. Recently, I've seen people watering their lawns. Not just irrigating but letting the water run into the gutter.