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From Forestland Steward, Winter 2007 newsletter, courtesy of California Forest Stewardship ProgramFrom The Curious Gardener, Summer 2007Trees die even in healthy forests; it’s part of the cycle of life. But if you notice large numbers of previously healthy trees with brown needles or other signs of disease…

By Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer CountyQ: Each winter my bloodtwig dogwood has produced a spectacular show with its bright red stems, but this year the branches are a dull grey. What happened? Can you suggest another shrub/small tree with bright winter stems to replace it?A: If your…

Article and photos by Nicole Harrison, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Winter 2022  To a large degree trees are just biological organisms that progress through a predetermined life cycle, like us. They sprout and grow (infancy) and then enter a vigorous growth phase …

By Nicole Harrison, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyFrom The Curious Gardener, Spring 2023  After the extreme weather of January, anyone with trees still standing probably felt lucky. The unfortunate truth is that many of the failures were likely predictable by a qualified consulting arborist…

Why are conifers dying?Across the state, but in the Sierra Nevada in particular, unprecedented numbers of trees have died on both public and private land. Many trees stressed from the four-year drought and overcrowding have succumbed to bark beetles. Aerial detection surveys done in 2016 showed that 102…

By Trish Grenfell, Master Gardeners of Placer County Q:  I just bought a new tree. When I plant it, what should I do to provide support? What else should I do to take care of it?A:  Staking and Tying:After planting your tree, remove the nursery stake, which is the thin pole tied to the tree.If…

In this Issue:   Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting Highlights   Irrigated Pasture Clipping Height Project   2008/09 Northern California Winter Pasture Experience   Dryland Hay Variety Trials   Beef and Horse Vaccination and Treatment Plans for the…

In this Issue:   Medusahead: What is being tested to reduce it?   Irrigated Pasture Fertilization - Where do we go from here?   Weaned Calf and Yearling Natural and Implant Trends and Prices   2009 Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium   Winter Ag…

By Elaine Applebaum, Master Gardeners of Placer CountyQ: I just planted a new tree and want to know the best way to stake it.A: It’s important to know that not all newly planted trees need to be staked. In fact, improper staking can harm rather than help. The more freely a tree can move, the…