Ongoing research

The CalFresh Healthy Living Program at UC Cooperative Extension is working with ethnic communities to transform their environment by implementing a community garden.

I have always said that I lead a charmed life and little of what I encounter is hard'. Often the response is a quizzical look. I go on to explain by stating that I have never known real, sustained hunger. I don't have a long-term debilitating condition. I have never lived in the middle of a war.

Come and see see us during Arbor Day "month". When: Saturday, March 12 10 am to noon Where: 547 Market St., Colusa Colusa County Courthouse See the flier for details.

Does anyone else think this is the best time of the year for gardeners? I know you can't really see what's going to happen, but this is always the most inspirational part of the year for me.

Image: Allen King A Fillmore grower recently reported honeybees collecting rust spores on willow trees!!! Her baskets are loaded with rust spores. Rust-collecting honeybees are reported by others so it's not an unusual occurrence.

Building partnerships and fostering community engagement practices is an essential component of CalFresh Healthy Living (SNAP-Ed in California). These practices support local sustainable activities.

This month, I'd like to continue building on the basics of integrated pest management.

If you can wait 4-6 weeks to plant a raised bed, try solarizing the bed to kill snail eggs and help reduce weeds! Learn more about March garden tasks from your hosts, UC Master Gardeners and Teena Spindler and Katrina Kirkeby. Learn more and listen to "In The Garden" radio show podcasts.

...

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 02-28-22" ET Report 02-28-2022 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Division...