Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

The way the strawberry industry grows plants really makes them a subtropical plant. The industry is located along the coast from Monterrey to San Diego, with the bulk around Salinas, Santa Maria and Oxnard. Oleg Daugovish looks after this industry from our office in Ventura.

Where is the nearest oak tree close to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW? How many trees are in Washington DC? When is the trash pick-up date for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW? These are some of the questions that residents of Washington DC can answer using AI feature in the Open Data Portal.

by David George Contra Costa County UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator Dawn Kooyumjian has been responsible for the business side of the program since June 2016. But do you really know Dawn? She and I had a chance to chat last week during a break in her many official duties.

Welcome to New & Returning ELT Members: Planting the Seeds of Success...

Article & Photos by Marilyn Saarni Our wildfire season is officially hereits early this year, with our rainy winter producing plenty of vegetation. The summer heat is drying out many plants, while water consumption is increasing.

Becky Griffin, wife of UC Master Gardener Steve Griffin, painted these two whimsical and welcoming murals on the side of the Our Garden shed fence. Photos by Greg Letts.

Article by Janet Miller Photo by Greg Letts Oh, the glory of a beautiful summer garden and this year, if I dare say it, Our Garden looks better than ever! I always feel that a successful garden comes from a healthy mix of tried-and-true best cultural practices, a science-based approach to fertilizi...

Article & photos by Liz Rottger I want to update you on the progress weve been making at the Water Conservation Garden in El Cerrito. We have regularly scheduled work parties on the second Saturday of the month, but I know many of you cant make our work parties.

By Laura Brainin-Rodriguez As we age, we may develop injuries due to overuse or mishaps. This can affect our balance, coordination, and/or eyesight, as well as our joints. We will discuss the body mechanics, tools, and equipment we can use to continue making gardening a vital part of our lives.

By Laura Brainin-Rodriguez Like any physical activity, preparing our bodies for gardening is a good idea. It is recommended that we do 5 minutes of a warmup, such as walking around the garden, followed by some gentle stretches.