Ongoing research

To Passionfruit Growers, packers, shippers: Several researchers in states with passionfruit are collaborating with Dr. Eric Stafne, Professor, Fruit Crops from Mississippi State University on a project to prioritize research and extension programs for the U.S. passionfruit industry.

I am delighted to announce 16 UCCE Specialist positions will be recruited over the next 12 months.

Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 04-11-2022" ET Report 04-11-2022 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...

We are excited to announce our partnership with Stanislaus County Libraries! Our Master Gardener volunteers are now offering gardening classes at local library branches, which, coincidentally, are the perfect place to check out gardening books! Here is our April Schedule of Classes along with the cl...

Hi Folks, Please find attached an updated agenda for the two-day tour UC Prune Research Tour that will start tomorrow morning at 8:30 AM at the UCCE Sutter-Yuba office. 142 Garden Hwy, Yuba City, CA.

It is important to keep plant labels, preferably inserting them next to where the plant was put. But failing that, at least keep the label in a safe spot a box or envelope or suchlike so that it can readily be accessed for future reference.

A new Nutrition Policy Institute research brief describes the benefits of an innovative food distribution hub run by a school district the first of its kind in the nation.

By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County The crown jewel of summer's edible garden is the tomato. It really is jewel-like, with so many brilliant hues. It has just as many flavors, too.

Golden Mosaic Prayer Plant By Deborah Light-Pacheco UCCE Master Gardener Common name of plant : Never Never Plant, Golden Mosaic Prayer Plant Scientific name: Ctenanthe Planting area: Sunset zones 23, 24; H1, H2; or indoors Size: 2-3 feet tall, 1 -3 feet wide Bloom Season: small, insignificant flowe...

Planting Spring Edibles By Patty Smith UCCE Master Gardener As frosty winter nights melt into balmy spring evenings, it's time to get your garden in gear for the new growing year! Plan and plant for success by following this 6 step-plan. First: Assessing.