- Author: Sandipa Gautam
Do you have questions about, rules and regulations that affect you as a grower/PCA, questions about invasive and potential threat to citrus, weed management, and managing ants? If yes, plan to visit LREC center to participate at the AAIE citrus roundtable.
Event: AAIE Citrus Roundtable
Location: Lindcove REC, 22963 Carson Avenue, Exeter, CA
Date: August 20, 2024
Time 8:00 AM to 1 PM.
Register by following the link. Citrus Roundtable for SJV growers: This is an opportunity for citrus pest control advisors to get together and talk about how they manage pests.
The round table will discuss Ant Control, ACP, Thrips, Red Scale, Mealybug, Weed management, current regulations and pest management problems citrus pest control advisors have had. UCANR's Dr. Sandipa Gautam, Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, David Haviland, Entomology and Pest Management Farm Advisor, Jorge Antonio Angeles, Weed Management Advisor, Dr. Bodil Cass, UCR Subtropical crops Specialist, and Chris Greer Assistant Ag Commissioner, Tulare County will be presenting at this meeting. The event will conclude with open discussions about research/extension needs in various sectors.
- Author: Pamela S Kan-Rice
The University of California is proposing revisions to PPSM-84 (Accommodations for Nursing Mothers), which applies to staff employees in the Professional & Support Staff, Managers & Senior Professionals, and Senior Management Group personnel groups.
This draft of PPSM-84 has been updated with technical and clarifying edits for compliance with legal requirements.
The proposed revisions are posted here: https://ucanr.edu/sites/PCPA/Revisions/.
If you have any questions or if you wish to comment on this policy revision, please contact Robin Sanchez at rgsanchez@ucanr.edu no later than Sept. 20, 2024. Please indicate “Employee Consultation Policy” in the subject line.
- Author: Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
This was a non-replicated evaluation; therefore, no statistical analysis is presented (Table 1). Stand counts were made approximately two weeks after planting on April 9th. The stand was assessed as the number of plants per two-foot length. Twelve replicate counts were averaged. In early May, we observed that Sutter and advanced lines 102, 104, and 110 had slightly earlier flowering than UC 27 and advanced lines 94, 95, and 96. We are interested in knowing whether the advanced lines have tolerance to Fusarium wilt and Ascochyta blight, but no diseases were observed at this location.
We harvested on July 25th. The plots in their entirety were combined and weighed. At harvest, the grower observed that lines 104 and 110 had an upright growth habit that made them easier to harvest. We measured harvest moisture on three subsamples, which were averaged for the summary table below, and we evaluated 100-seed weight as a measure of seed size, averaging five subsamples. In previous evaluations of these advanced lines at UC Davis, they have had higher yield and seed size than the industry standard varieties, and that held true at the San Joaquin County site this year.
We would like to thank the cooperating grower and bean warehouse; the CA Crop Improvement Association for funding regional trials; and the CA Dry Bean Advisory Board for assistance with statewide research prioritization and assistance with outreach.
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- Prepared by: Terry Lewis
Tasks
- Use old vegetable plants and summer annuals to start a compost pile. Add fall leaves as they drop from trees.
- Do not wait for a potted plant to droop before watering it, since roots will be damaged by the time a plant shows stress.
- Harvest vegetables to prevent them from setting seed.
- Renew mulch.
Pruning
- Support any heavily laden branches of fruit and nut trees.
- Cut back annuals and perennials to encourage growth and rebloom.
Fertilizing
- Feed vegetables at only ¼ the recommended rate to avoid a flush of tender young growth.
- Fertilize chrysanthemums, asters, and other fall blooming perennials for the last time.
Planting
- Wait until next month to plant, if possible.
- A few winter vegetables may be planted by seed this month. Consult the California Garden Web (https://cagardenweb.ucanr.edu/) for more information.
Enjoy now
- Annuals and perennials: Begonia semperflorens, vinca (Catharanthus), coreopsis, cosmos, dianthus.
- Bulbs, corms, tubers: dahlia, naked ladies (Amaryllis)
- Trees, shrubs, vines: lantana, crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia)
- Fruits and vegetables: corn, eggplant, grapes, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes.
Things to ponder
- Many landscapes have a few bare spots by now. Consider replacing missing plants with California natives.
- While daytime temperatures remain in the 90s or 100s, drought-stressed foliage can be damaged by applications of horticultural oils or pesticides.
A new season of Master Gardener Workshops is about to start! The series begins September 9th with a session on Neighborhood Habitat Certification, and concludes on December 3rd with a timely workshop on Perennial Vegetable Gardening. In all, this Fall Series totals 14 workshops, including three new topics. There is something here for every type of gardener and every size of home garden, whether you maintain a balcony of plants in containers or produce fruit and vegetables on a large plot for your family, friends and neighbors. For full descriptions of all the workshops and to register, visit our website,
In the months to come, the foundational skills of creating soil-enriching compost; propagating plants through cuttings and divisions; and preparing the garden for winter will be covered. If you are interested in learning fundamental principles of landscape design you can employ in your own garden, our new two-part series on that topic may be just what you've been waiting for.
A new workshop on cultivating perennial vegetables offers a wealth of possibilities for planting vegetables that come back every year, saving labor and introducing new varieties to consider for extra interest in the vegetable garden.
If you are planning to convert all or some of your lawn area to a low-water landscape alive with native plants and humming with beneficial pollinators, our workshop on How to Remove Your Lawn will provide the valuable information you need for this process, from methods of lawn removal through the eventual planting of low water and native plants.
Critters commonly found in our local gardens feature prominently in this Fall Workshop Series, from beneficial visitors (Native Bees, Bats) to unwelcome intruders (Gophers, Moles, and Voles). Learn how to support pollinators and other native wildlife by making your own yard count in the effort to conserve water resources and rebuild local wildlife corridors in our workshop led by the coordinator of Altacal Audubon's Certified Neighborhood Habitat Program.
For the other side of the coin (those unwelcome intruders) our workshop on the basics of Integrated Pest Management focuses on solving pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment.
Most of the workshops will be held in the outdoor classroom located in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden or inside Pat's Barn; both are located at the Patrick Ranch (10381 Midway, between Chico and Durham). The workshops on neighborhood habitat certification and native bees will be will be held in Paradise, at the Terry Ash Center on Skyway; and the Garden Guide workshop will be held at the Plant Barn Nursery on Entler Avenue in Chico. All of the workshops will take place in the morning or early afternoon.
The following is a list of workshop topics and dates. All workshops are free, but they do require advance registration. For full workshop descriptions and to register, visit our website.
Neighborhood Habitat Certification (Monday 9/9). Learn how to make your own yard part of a larger movement to conserve valuable water resources and rebuild much-needed wildlife corridors.
Propagation (Saturday 9/21). Come to learn when and how to propagate woody perennials and divide plants; leave this workshop with plant cuttings from our Demonstration Garden to start at home.
Irrigation (Tuesday 9/24). Drip irrigation is arguably the most efficient method of providing water to trees, crops, gardens, and landscapes. This workshop provides an overview of different options available for drip irrigation systems and covers how to install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair them.
How to Remove Your Lawn (Thursday 9/26). Learn the steps of killing lawn through sheet mulching or soil solarization, and the process of replanting an area with low water and native plants. A walk through our Demonstration Garden will provide plenty of inspiration.
Gophers, Moles, and Voles (Wednesday 10/9). Learn how to deal with these little monsters that plague our yards; this workshop will include a demonstration on how to set a gopher trap.
Integrated Pest Management (Tuesday 10/15). In this interactive class learn the basics of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) so you can solve your pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment.
It's a Wrap! Autumn Garden Cleanup, Winter Prep and Preservation (Saturday 10/19). This workshop/discussion delves into some essential steps to ensure that next year's garden is even more successful.
Composting (Friday 10/25). Learn to make wonderful soil-enriching compost from leaves, garden waste, and kitchen scraps. This workshop covers the different ways to create compost, using techniques that range from simple to complex. Knowing the choices can help you decide which style best fits your own resources and needs.
How to Use Our Garden Guide (Saturday 10/26). Join us to explore how to us our Butte County Garden Guide and Three-Year Journal to find the best times to perform seasonal and weekly garden tasks, as well as useful information on plants, climate, and soil for our region. An integral part of this workshop is using the Garden Guide to record lessons learned and keep track of useful plant and weather information for your garden over the years.
Landscape Design (Thursday 11/7 and Thursday 11/14). Learn the steps that professionals use to develop beautiful, cohesive, lower maintenance planting designs.
Bats (Saturday 11/16). Join our local bat expert, Butte College's Dr. Shahroukh Mistry, to learn everything you've always wanted to know about these fascinating creatures.
Native Bees (Monday 11/18). Did you know that 1600 species of native bees can be found in California? This workshop focuses on a few of them: bumblebees, leaf cutting bees, mason bees, and carpenter bees. Understanding the bees' lifespans and their plant and habitat needs will help you support these valuable pollinators.
DECEMBER
Perennial Vegetable Gardening (Tuesday 12/3). Learn the differences between perennial and annual vegetables, then delve into how to cultivate perennial vegetables. Thirty-five of the best perennial vegetables for our local gardens will be introduced. Why not explore new plants and reduce your gardening labor?
Our Butte County Garden Guide and Three-Year Journal is available in two versions: bound as a book and unbound, ready to add to a loose-leaf binder. It can be found at the Plant Barn Nursery (406 Entler Avenue, Chico), Magnolia Gift and Garden (1367 East Avenue, Chico), and Pat's Barn at the Patrick Ranch Museum (10381 Midway, Durham). They can be ordered online via our website.
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) system. To learn more about us and our upcoming events, and for help with gardening in our area visit our website. If you have a gardening question or problem, email the Hotline at mgbutte@ucanr.edu or leave a phone message on our Hotline at 530-552-5812. To speak to a Master Gardener about a gardening issue, or to drop by the MG office during Hotline hours, see the most current information on our Ask Us section of our website.