Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

By Liz Rottger and Liv Imset The CoLeads of the Water Conservation Garden, Liv Imset and Liz Rottger, thank all the UC Master Gardeners who have been coming out and kickstarting our second season of this new pilot project.

By Stephanie Hargrove Clients question: Im wondering if I should prune back my Salvia Bees Bliss, I live in Pleasant Hill. The leaves yellowed after the winter, and I thought it was due to too much moisture from the winter rain.

By Kathy Gage Several years back, three South County UC Master Gardeners from Alamo, Danville and San Ramon Bonnie Dwyer (class of 2013), Bob Archer (class of 2019), and Janette Drew (class of 2016) came up with the idea of hosting early evening informal and unofficial gettogethers for South Count...

Pistachio production has been expanding, particularly into marginal soils with high salts, boron, and even sodic conditions. One plant that is endemic to these conditions, alkaliweed, has been reported in these orchards.

by Jane Callier UC Master Gardeners of Napa County continued touring each others gardens on June 9th. The first stop was a delightful garden with multiple purposes. The front garden featured plants requiring very little water and many California native plants were thriving.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Kings will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs, including several days with highs over 110.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Fresno will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs, with several highs in excess of 110 predicted.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Merced will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs. All that heat will really accelerate thrips development and increase their activity.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Stanislaus will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs.

General situation After a slow, late start to the season, summer has finally arrived and is staying. Eastern San Joaquin will see temperatures building over the next few days and settling into an extended period with 100+ highs.