By Pat Shay, UC Master Gardener of Merced CountyHarvest herbs – cut sprigs just before bloom for best taste. Continue to monitor pests and remove with spray from hose. Try to avoid unnecessary chemical controls. Mulch to help retain moisture in soil and slow weeds. Leave ground open from base of plant to…
By Melanie Marshall, UC Master Gardener of Napa County. Many gardeners in Napa County have observed a rise in ground squirrel activity in their neighborhoods. If you are concerned about how this may impact your vegetable gardening efforts, there is no need to lose hope. After careful research…
Nutrition Policy Institute’s latest research brief shows that California’s School Meals for All program provides meaningful financial relief for families across all income groups. In 2022-23, California launched School Meals for All to provide free school meals to all students enrolled in public schools…
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County presents "California Native Plants", a Public Workshop on Saturday, June 13th from 10am-12pm. Presenter: Jim Brugger, California Native Plant Society In this workshop, participants will learn: 1. Why native plants are important 2. How native plants can be incorporated…
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to fostering freedom of expression and the free exchange of ideas, while also protecting safety, access, and a respectful environment for students, staff, faculty, other academic appointees, and volunteers.UC ANR does not discriminate on the basis of race,…
The 2025 Los Angeles fires dealt a blow to the urban forest. Then, premature tree removals made matters worse. UC scientists took action to protect and study these natural resources.
Dates: July 24- July 26Times: Friday, July 24: 12pm-5pm Saturday, July 25: 8am-5pm Sunday, July 26: 8am-1pmCost: Full cost of class is $900, equity pricing from $650. Class size: Limited to 8 people, register early to avoid disappointment.Location: Hopland Research and Extension…
Question: What landscape plants should I avoid planting because they are invasive or have other negative qualities, even though I might find them in a nursery?
Answer: You’ve touched on the horticultural equivalent of the idea that “just because something can be done doesn’t mean it should be done.”…
