Introducing the good, the bad, and the ugly by UC Master Gardener of Lake Tahoe Basin, Bonnie TurnbullBugs. ICK! Annoying flits circling your eyes. That tickle on your skin after dark. The whine of a mosquito. Stingers. Okay. I agree--to a point. Who could love a mosquito--an insect…
A digital (or “smart”) birdfeeder? You’ve got to be kidding. Why would I need such a thing? If you are fascinated by the bird visitors to your garden, this might be the gadget for you. Digital birdfeeders give you the ability to “watch” feathered friends in action. These devices take photos and videos…
Article and photo by Laurie Meyerpeter, UC Master Gardener of Placer County Can California native plants be successfully grown in containers? The answer is a resounding YES! One area of the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County Demonstration Garden has different California native plants…
Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in a workshop on:Garden Irrigation. We will cover hands-on demonstrations, automated low-maintenance systems, simple design approaches, and DIY installation and maintenance techniques.Saturday, June 13, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm.Mesa Harmony Garden
Gardening with children is a total win/win. You get a great way to spend quality time together doing a hands-on activity, and you can make a big difference in fostering their curiosity, patience, love of nature, and an understanding of how and where we get our food and flowers. Gardening…
Article and photos by Tree Justensen, UC Master Gardener of Placer CountyWhat is nature journaling? Nature journaling has been described as a “mindful practice that invites us to record what we see, feel, and wonder about the natural world.[1]” John Muir Laws, popular nature-journaling guru, defines…
Reprint from Rice Farming, March 2026Early season weed control is vital to keeping yield potential high in California rice. Most of our yield potential is lost to weed competition in the first 30 days. The vast majority of that yield loss is due to watergrass species (Echinochloa spp.) including…
Various Avocado News BitsAvocado Growing Seminar Recording Now Available Online In March, Dr. Mary Lu Arpaia moderated a seminar entitled, “Exploring Avocado Growing in the Central Valley.” A recording of that session is now available online. Read More >> CAS Seminar…
The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
The Palo Alto Demonstration Garden‘s edible and waterwise areas are open and staffed by Master Gardeners every Saturday morning, 10 am to noon, from May through October (weather permitting). Come explore the gardens, ask questions, and get plant and garden advice.
