By the Master Gardener Association of San Diego County
Types of Volunteer-Run Garden TeamsMostly retirees, a few working folks. 3-person team each day, an hour or so.Special-needs young adults & their teachers/aids. 2-3 days a week, an hour or so.Retirees, working folks, special-needs adults. 6 days a week, an hour or so.Special Projects TeamThere are tasks…
A Quick StartSheet mulching is a technique of laying cardboard or newspaper over an existing lawn and then topping it off with layers of compost and wood mulch. The layers suppress weed growth, giving you healthier soil and plants. Step 1 Mow or cut vegetation to the ground. Install any 5-gallon or…
This webinar is part of the Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management series. Dr. Lora Morandin, Associate Director of the Pollinator Partnership, will give a brief overview on how pest control and pollination benefit the ecosystem. She will also discuss the importance of wild pollinators to pollination and…
IntroductionOur goal in gardening is to build healthy soil in a way that will help develop permanent fertility in the garden and landscape. The addition of compost to our soil is one of the most basic methods of meeting this goal. Good soil management will provide the nutrition our plants need today, but it…
Composting in Three Simple StepsThe following article describes how to generate compost.Step 1 - Gather Your Yard WasteYard waste is either fresh and moist, or old and dry. The fresh waste has a higher nitrogen content while the old, dry waste has a higher carbon content. When starting your compost system,…
Tap Water Day 2026: What Shapes Trust in Tap Water Tap water trust has become an increasingly central concern across the water sector, drawing attention from agencies, educators, and policymakers alike.This growing focus reflects a broader recognition: communities have consistently signaled the need for…
UC Davis Distinguished Professor Bruce Dupree Hammock (1947-2026) will be among the individuals remembered at the UC Davis Annual Remembrance Ceremony, scheduled from noon to 12:30 p.m., Monday, May 11 at the UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane.An internationally recognized scientist and an…
Únase en línea a los Maestros Conservadores de Alimentos de la Universidad de California para una sesión gratuita de preguntas y respuestas en español sobre métodos seguros y basados en la investigación para la conservación de alimentos. Un panel de voluntarios especializados en congelación, deshidratación…
Únase en línea a los Maestros Conservadores de Alimentos de la Universidad de California para una sesión gratuita de preguntas y respuestas en español sobre métodos seguros y basados en la investigación para la conservación de alimentos. Un panel de voluntarios especializados en congelación, deshidratación…
The ANRBot can assist employees with a wide variety of tasks. Building an appropriate prompt and following best practices will ensure the best possible outcome. Building an Effective PromptA strong prompt includes: Context + Task + Tone + ConstraintsBefore writing a prompt, consider:Who is…
