Ongoing research

Most people would agree that science is a powerful tool to solve problems and offers much to bring about betterment in the material life of humanity generally speaking. However, my thesis here is that science is most effective when it is actively directed, rather than passively.

One potato, two potato, three potato...four... Well, make that "one potato bug, two potato bugs, three potato bugs...four." The potato bug, also known as a Jerusalem cricket, seems to be everywhere in the Bay Area after the heavy rains.

The Master Gardener Orchard at Martial Cottle Park is a demonstration orchard developed and maintained by the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County.

Back in January of this year, we outlined UC Master Gardener Program priorities for the upcoming year, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Dear members of the Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council, On Tuesday, November 16th the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. The location will be at the Spreckels Memorial Building. All 4-H families are invited to attend and take part in the councils discussion and planning.

Advance registration is required. Bright and tart cranberries bring beauty and flavor to all of your holiday feasts and leftovers. Join us for a how to presentation on making cranberry chutney. Additional cranberry recipes will be available to all who register. Register in advance for this meeting.

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CDFA's Healthy Soils Program (HSP) and the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) are currently accepting applications! If you are an agricultural operation looking to save water and/or improve your soils then these programs might be for you.

We are all well versed in sustainable practices as it applies to gardening and the environment. We teach people how to make informed choices about their landscapes, and consider the long-term impact of their decisions on the environment.