As of the writing of this blog at the end of January, the Fresno/Clovis/Madera region has received only 2.79 inches of rain so far this water season, less that 25 percent of the yearly average of 11.01 inches.
For many of us, gardening involves a constant battle with weeds. Basically, a weed is nothing more than a plant growing where it is not wanted, the classic example being dandelions in the lawn.
In this issue: Alex Groves, trainee, describes the Master Gardeners successes at the Riverside Home and Garden Show; Ann Platzer paints the Loquins Admiral in the Butterfly Corner; Debbie OBrien, trainee, updates us on the 2023-2024 Master Gardener Training Class; Dee Kongslie updates whats happenin...
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County and Mesa Harmony Garden Present: Grafting Apple Trees Master Gardener Russ Baldocchi will discuss several different grafting methods, demonstrate grafting apple scions to rootstock, and will provide information on apple varieties suitable for southern Cali...
Join UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County & CalFresh Healthy Living UC Cooperative Extension at the Lompoc Public Library for a Presentation on Edible Flowers, Barn Owls, and the Health Benefits of Eating Fresh from the Garden. When: Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 5-7 pm.
"The Girl in the Red Boots" has retired. That would be UC Davis distinguished professor Lynn Kimsey, director of the Bohart Museum of Entomology from 1990 until yesterday, Jan. 31, 2024. Today, Feb.
Hello everyone and welcome to the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener blog for Yolo County, The Savvy Sage! We are excited to share our passion for gardening with you and provide you with informative and engaging content on various gardening topics.
