Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Walnuts and pecans represent two of the four major nut crops grown in California. The California walnut industry dwarfs the state's pecan industry in acreage, with over 300,000 acres dedicated to commercial walnut production and approximately 3,000 acres to pecan.

The California dogface butterfly stole the show at the Bohart Museum of Entomology pop-up tent at Briggs Hall during the 110th annual UC Davis Picnic Day.

Dear 4-Her's, Last day to sign up for Record Book Workshop. Registration link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.

Choices for potting soil mixes have really expanded the last few years.

The following article is a discussion of Agdia Immunostrips (photo 1 below) for making diagnoses of Phytophthora from plants.

Learn home fertilizing in spring for Alameda County gardens. Soil testing, plant analysis, organic vs. inorganic fertilizers, and timing tips.

Learn home fertilizing in spring for Alameda County gardens. Soil testing, plant analysis, organic vs. inorganic fertilizers, and timing tips.

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So rain is greatas long as it doesn't cause problems like increased iron chlorosis, root rot, snails, erosion, too many weeds, etc., etc., etc, And now we are seeing more anthracnose. This disease is not normally much of a problem in dry California.

The Haven was created in 2009: we celebrate our 15th anniversary this year. I joined the garden in 2012 and was tasked with creating an outreach and education program. Tours, social media pages, classes, and this blog soon followed.