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Within the past decade a wood decay fungus with no prior record in North America has emerged as a pathogen of almond, prune, and peach (rootstock) in the San Joaquin Valley.

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California red scale season has started in the SJV Sandipa Gautam - Citrus IPM Advisor Based on traps placed at LREC citrus blocks, California red scale season began with Biofix on March 10.

Yep, we're talking about vegetables and fruits and the joy of homegrown food. Read on about vegetarian eating, getting the kids on the veggie train, a bit of food history, and recipessome tried and deemed true by kids themselves.

Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our World, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures Merlin Sheldrake. New York: Random House, 2022. The California Master Gardener Handbook (2015) introduces us to fungus in chapter six, which is titled plant pathology.

When do you most love to be in your garden? A spring or summer morning comes to mind, or maybe a fall afternoon.

As spring unfurls its vibrant tapestry, local nurseries beckon with a kaleidoscope of colors, inspiring garden enthusiasts to bring life to their landscapes.

The last week of February this year was designated National Invasive Species Awareness Week. While it states National in its title, it really is international, since many species are imported into areas where they were never intended to be.

Garden markers can be made using upcycled items; they are a perfect way to label plants and can also be a decorative accent for the garden. Here are some ideas, a list of items to use, and methods to create pieces for vegetable, herb, and flower gardens.

Spring is herethat time of renewal and joy as we wander our gardens and take stock of what works and what needs a tune-up.