IntroductionBelow is a list of curated resources by UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County CoComgmedia@ucanr.eduGeneral ResourcesBernalillo County, New Mexico – Field Guide for Passive Rainwater Harvesting https://www.bernco.gov/public-works/wp-content/uploads/sites/76/2023/05/Passive-Rainwater…
By Peyton Ellas, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
We have about 1600 native bee species in California, but the honeybee is not one of them. The European honeybee is an important part of agriculture, the beekeeping hobby, and home gardens. Honeybees are easy to hold captive and move around, and the species produces honey, but it is not the most efficient…
Have you ever seen a walking stick insect, maybe in a museum display or at an entomology demonstration? They look just like twigs and are fascinating creatures. This makes them popular as pets in classrooms and homes. However, if pet walking sticks are accidentally or purposefully let out of their cages,…
June is the time to evaluate your irrigation system in your vegetable garden. Join Karen Slinkard, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County to discuss how to modify your irrigation when it gets really hot later in the summer. Karen will share her experience from more than 50 years of gardening in Yolo County…
Earth Friendly Gardening - Analyzing Your SpaceJoin the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties for this hands-on summer workshop!The first step in creating a healthy, successful garden is understanding your garden site. Earth-friendly gardening begins with working with…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
“We can complain that roses have thorns or rejoice that thorn bushes have roses.” ~ Abraham LincolnTasksAvoid cutting lawns too severely because the resulting stress causes yellowing.Water citrus being careful not to overwater. Continuously wet soil in the upper few inches risks root rot.Hand pick hoplia…
Come learn about growing California natives in your garden. UC Master Gardener Jasmine Martinez will discuss why you may want to add California Natives to your garden. She will cover selection, site preparation, planting techniques, and irrigation practices for establishing and maintaining…
