Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

After participating in UCCE's virtual Family Cook Night series, 60% of parents reported intention to not offer a treat as a reward for eating other foods and 80% would try new strategies for picky eaters, promoting healthy people and communities.

by Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Because of the drought, I am trying French intensive gardening (also known as small-space gardening or square-foot gardening) this year. Rather than spread my vegetables out, I am using the French intensive method to save water.

Okay, boys, listen up! You're the Lucky Seven! Count yourselves. There are seven of you--seven male Melissodes agilis bees--sleeping on a single spent Mexican sunflower blossom (Tithonia rotundifola).

Press Release Release No. 0154.21 Contact: USDA Press Email: press@usda.gov Council Bluffs, I.A.

Pumpkins Planting Zone: All zones Size: Variable Bloom Season: Plants flower in summer, fruit ripens in fall Exposure: Full sun Water Needs: Water regularly but keep foliage dry to prevent disease Narrative:Nothing says fall like a home-grown pumpkin.

Columbine By Ardis Neilsen UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Columbine Scientific Name: Aquilegia Planting Zone: USDA zones 3-9 Size: six inches to four-feet tall; one to two-feet wide Bloom Season: spring to summer, four to six weeks Exposure: partial shade preferred , partly sunny in cooler climat...

Mark here. This is the second virtual iteration of my colleague Surendra Dara's incredibly popular field day. Virtual obviously makes it easy for folks further away, and since it will be professionally managed by the UC ANR Program Management, should be easy to attend and participate.

New Soil Health Connection is posted. In this episode Sarah Light and Liz Harper interview Konrad Mathesius, UC Agronomy Advisor about biosolids. Biosolids are a less well-researched soil amendment.

Bougainvillea By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Nyctaginaceae Planting area: Sunset 5, 6, 12-17, 21-24 Size: 15-30 feet if not diligently pruned, depending on variety Bloom Season: Spring through Fall, year-round in some places Exposure: Full sun Pruning needs: At least yearly Water needs: Modera...

Lilies herald the beginning of summer. Their trumpet-shaped blooms come in many sizes, and many have a great fragrance. These late spring-blooming bulbs now come in shades of white, yellow, orange, pink, and red, every combination of these colors.