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By Chuck Ingels, UC Farm Advisor Landscapers and arborists often have large amounts of green waste that ends up in the landfill because it is more convenient than taking it to recycling facilities. But they would like to be able to give it away (theyd actually like to sell it!) at closer locations.
Home Garden problems Diseases Phytophthora crown and root rot PHYTOPHTHORA CROWN AND ROOT ROT Chuck Ingels, UC Farm Advisor Now that the summer is really here, Master Gardeners are getting questions about why a whole tree is suddenly dying or dead.
Below is a collection of resources just for the home gardener from the UC Master Gardeners of Sacramento County and other external resources. Monthly Tips - what to do for your berries each month. Berries at the FOHC - a history of the Fair Oaks Horticulture Center (FOHC) berries.
Herb gardens are a wonderful addition to the edible landscape. Herb gardening in Sacramento County can be a rewarding experience when you consider a few basics. Herbs need at least 5 to 6 hours of sunlight per day.
Home Fair Oaks Horticulture Center Vegetables Heirloom Tomato Demo Heirloom Tomatoes Defined An heirloom tomato is an open-pollinated variety that has been passed down at least 50 years through several generations in a family, ethnic, religious, or tribal group, or was commercially introduced be...
Make it a habit to change the location of crops each year. Rotating crops in the garden not only enhances soil fertility, but it can be effective against insect and disease pests that develop on a narrow range of vegetable plants.
In order to support the weight of a potentially large fruit or nut crop, it's important to use training in the first few years to create a strong scaffold and branch structure. Three specific training methods are shown below.
Below are draft news items destined to appear on the Master Gardener home page. Once they move to "Home," they will be removed from this page. It's here! Our 2025 edition is on sale now. For only $12 (plus postage) you can have a whole year of gardening advice delivered to your door.
