Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Dear Colleagues, Despite this being a very challenging budget year for California, the Legislature passed and the governor has now signed a final state budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, which does not cut funding for UC.

Fingers crossed; this is going to be another great year for San Joaquin Master Food Preservers. There are two new co-coordinators, Kathy Anderson and Colleen Young, that have lots of ideas to get you excited about participating in the program.

As summer peaks, gardens overflow with a bountiful harvest of zucchini, presenting a delightful challenge to home gardeners and enthusiasts alike. This versatile vegetable, known for its mild flavor and tender texture, is a staple in summer dishes and a prime candidate for preservation.

Contents Upcoming Events No-Till Drill Seeded Rice Field Day Report Bakanae Symptoms to Look For Monitoring Weather Conditions for Blast Your Herbicide Program is Not Working Well: Now What?

Here is the latest July 1 internal newsletter for Merced County Master Gardener Volunteers. This may be easier to access then the copy sent through VMS.

Ever seen the male longhorned bees, Melissodes agilis, zipping around your garden, trying to bump all critters, large and small, off of "their" blossoms? They own them, ya' know. These male bees are SO territorial.

Many gardeners have fountains, ponds, and other water features in their landscapes. Water gardens are beautiful and calming, but, if not managed properly, can add an unpleasant element to the landscapemosquitoes.

A Gift of Knowledge The Leftover Wreath Deliberate Acts of Kindness A Personal Garden for You or Someone Very Special Thorns, Spines and Prickles-Out, That Hurt! Tips on Flower Drying or Everlastings Pumpkins-The Squash That Just About Everyone Loves UCCE Master Gardeners This Summer Summer Gardenin...

For more than three decades, tree fruit and nut growers have depended on the advice of Roger Duncan, UC Cooperative Extension pomology farm advisor in Stanislaus County, to improve their production practices.

A scorching summer heat wave is bringing triple-digit temperatures and excessive heat alerts to much of California. The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures upwards of 105 and 115 degrees for several days in a row.