By UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
Tomato Growing Tips (Part 2 of 2)Here are some of the more common tomato disorders that result from nonliving (abiotic) causes often attributable to environmental or cultural factors, or simply to the plant’s genetic makeup. ProblemsBlossoms fall off, plant fails to set fruit.Probable causes: Night…
By Gail Pavlosky, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.Urban trees provide shade, improve air quality and help moderate temperatures in California’s cities. Yet as climate change brings hotter weather and longer periods of drought, many commonly planted tree species may struggle. In a recent lecture, Dr…
By Rosie Bonar, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
Nutsedge is a common weed that can be found in lawns, gardens, and flower beds of the Central Valley and throughout California. It is sometimes referred to as nut grass, although it is not a grass. The saying "sedges have edges" will help you differentiate between a grass and a sedge. Description …
This class is now full.Grasses are Fun and Challenging to Identify!Build your skills:Understand California’s grassland ecologyFamiliarize yourself with grass-specific terminologyIdentify grasses by using the Jepson eFlora dichotomous keyRecognize the basic groups and common speciesBuild a “collection” of…
Shopping for a new home is exciting. More square footage, bedrooms, baths, a huge kitchen, nicer appliances, and floor coverings will add to your family’s comfort. However, there is something very important that has been forgotten, the Shovel Test.What is the shovel test? There are inspections, forms,…
This month's coordinator newsletter features a program spotlight on award-winning projects from the Search for Excellence, a resource spotlight on accessibility, and a training spotlight on statewide evaluation. We also highlight upcoming trainings and events in the "What's Happening" section. Read the April…
High value coastal crops are prone to salt damage from salts in well waters, and in low rainfall years they are especially so. Avocado is especially prone to salt damage. And the flowering period is one of the most sensitive. Flowers are competing with leaves that have been hanging on for a…
This month’s coordinator newsletter features a program spotlight on Lake County Tribal Health, a resource spotlight on plant sales and payment processing, and a training spotlight on avoiding conflict of interest. We also highlight upcoming trainings and events in the “What’s Happening” section. …
Don't miss this new exhibit at Briggs Hall during the 112th annual UC Davis Picnic Day on Saturday April 18.The exhibit, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., will feature the wetlands restoration project of medical entomologist-geneticist Geoffrey Attardo, associate professor, UC Davis Department of…
First, remember that the desire to avoid any kind of an interaction is mutual. Rattlesnakes are an important part of the ecosystem, feeding on rodents, birds, and other small animals.Snake season in Southern California runs from April through October, but the warmer the weather, the more the reptiles are…
