Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

An American flag flies from its sky-high pole at our home year-around. A U.S. Air Force veteran lives here, and the survivors of generations of veterans, starting with the American Revolution, live here.

On June 4, 2021 we are hosting #BigDigDay, 24-hours to show support to our program and help us raise funds for our Learning Landscape. Join us and #giveback to support the UC Master Gardener Program. Our goal is to raise $3,000 towards our future Learning Landscape theme gardens.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County One of the things that I like most about spring is the beauty of flowering trees. It's just stunning to see a magnolia or almond tree in full bloom.

Sutter County grows between 300 and 800 acres of fresh-market honeydew, mixed melon and cantaloupe each year. The fields vary between furrow and drip irrigation, with many fields in the Sutter Basin only receiving a pre-irrigation.

by Mel Kendall Last year we removed our pool and put in a free form garden. It was lots of work but we feel it was well worth the effort.

by Melody Kendall There are programs on TV about hoarders and the perils involved in living in a house with such an ailment. Well, I have come to the conclusion that I am an "outdoor" hoarder. While this malady is not as limiting or as unhealthy as an indoor hoarder there are many similarities.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation on Friday, June 4 ("Big Dig Day" or anytime!) to support the efforts of our 220 UC Cooperative Extension San Bernardino County Master Gardener volunteers.

Summer gardens are just around the corner and I am so here for it!! I can't wait to harvest some fresh home-grown tomatoes! I'm looking forward to some sweet, warmed by the sun, fresh off the tree apricots and peaches. I'm delighted to see my deciduous trees leaf out.

(Editor's Note: Watch the seminar on YouTube) Soils matter. They matter in the role of bee conservation efforts, as more than 80 percent of bees nest below ground.

NOTICE TO ALL: Really, I am not recommending this following!!! I just read an article about a VERY interesting way that was used, once upon a time, to keep milk fresh. It involved a pretty common amphibian taking a bath in some milk.