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Plumeria By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Plumeria (Frangipani) Scientific Name: Apocynaceae Planting area: Depends on species, generally USDA zones 8-11 Size: Depends on species and if grown in ground or container.

University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP), UC Cooperative Extension and the UC Hopland REC have partnered with Mendocino County Farm Bureau, Visit Mendocino County, , experienced local agritourism operators and other local partners to offer a five-ses...

"A Virtual Conference to Discuss Real-World Weeds". That's a great tag-line for the California Weed Science Society conference and a sign of the times.

This week on In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners, Master Gardener and Host Mark Fierle talks with fellow MG Greg Rager about how to grow citrus and avocado trees at home. Learn about keeping your avocados and citrus happy, healthy, and productive.

No suds for a bug in 2021.

Pepper Jelly By Carol Michael UCCE Master Food Preserver What are ways to use some of my jams and jellies during the holidays? David C.-Paso Robles Sparkling colorful pepper jelly with cream cheese and crackers has been a favorite holiday appetizer.

It was the beginning of my 7th grade school year when I first heard about 4-H. My mom had learned about the 4-H program through her coworker. I remember conversing with my mom about whether or not I should join the program and I was very reluctant.

By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County One of the joys of summer is being able to harvest fresh, perfectly ripened fruit from your own garden. December and January are the best months to plant bare-root fruit trees and berries so you can enjoy the bounty in summers to come.

Did you celebrate Happy Solstice Day on Dec. 21? That's the astronomical moment, according to the Farmer's Almanac, "when the Sun reaches the Tropic of Capricorn" and "we have our shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere in terms of daylight.

The UC Nutrition Policy Institute submitted comments to the USDA on December 27, 2020 in opposition of a proposed rule to return flavored milk to school cafeterias.