By Whitney B Brim-Deforest, Luis A Espino, Kassim Al-Khatib, Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
A UCCE program spanning 9 counties and 14,000 surveyed acres is helping CA rice growers fight weedy rice—a threat that can cut yields by 69%—through new science, training, and certified seed rules.
UC Master Gardeners will guide you through selecting the right containers, choosing the best soil and amendments, and exploring tomato varieties that thrive with this setup. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a beginner, you’ll leave with valuable tips and inspiration.UC Master Gardener Presenter: Leslie…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
Photo credit MG Join the Master Gardeners at the annual Matilija Poppy Fest. We will have two talks that day that you can join:12:30 pm - Vegetable Container Gardening 1:15 pm - Composting 101: Turn Green Waste Into GoldAddress of this event: 400 W Gainsbourough Rd, Thousand Oaks, at the Kids…
Biological control for sustained ACP suppressionVentura County supports ACP activity for much of the year due to mild climate, frequent flush, and a highly mixed landscape that includes commercial groves, organic production, and unmanaged citrus. Under these conditions, ACP populations persist and rebound…
Playworks, a national nonprofit organization that promotes structured, inclusive recess in low-income elementary schools, has been shown to improve student engagement, physical activity, and school climate. However, little is known about whether programs like Playworks—where trained adults lead games that…
Turn waste into a nutrient rich organic material for your garden. Join Master Gardener Cindy Young to learn how compost provides valuable nutrients for your garden soil. Compost also helps retain moisture, which saves water, suppresses weeds, prevents soil erosion, and loosens compacted soils for…
Learn to save seeds from beautiful gardens. Join us for a leisurely stroll through the various and beautiful Gardens of Sherwood. We will help you gather seeds from selected plants to take home and try in your own yard. Learn about tried-and-true seed saving techniques. Includes flowers,…
May is about the time home gardeners can think about planting trees, shrubs, and some perennials: the soil is generally warm enough for roots to get established, and what freezes we get can likely be handled by plants known to thrive in the Tahoe Basin. Here are things to consider as you select trees,…
After the record heat in March, April has cooled to more normal temperatures. Thrips generation predictions have not changed much since last update. We’re approaching the peak of the second generation; adults are feeding and laying their eggs. The third generation is currently predicted to peak around the…
